J.tucker84
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Vermont
So I have run into a little bit of an issue. I have a 97 XJ and the alternator crapped out so I decided it was time to upgrade it to the 160 amp alternator because the 90 amp one doesn't keep up with my winch very well and plan to add lights etc... I ordered one from auto zone (part no. 12329 suggested on another build thread) but once it came in and I pulled the old one out I realized I ordered one that was the plug style that would work with a 99+ XJ but mine is the old prong style. So here is what I want to know
Since I am upgrading the wiring to the battery etc. and have the wires basically all apart, can I re-wire the connection to work with the newer style plug? it looks like the thick black wire that goes to a ground and the 2 small green wires that go into the "black box" are the field wires that maybe I can splice to a plug from a newer XJ?
I know the simple solution would be to just go back to the parts store and swap it for one with the correct connections but the closest auto zone is a 30 minute drive and trying to figure out the correct part number, and waiting for it on special order again. It looks rather simple but haven't seen anyone else do it on any forums I've tried searching so it has me wondering if there's more complicated than it seems.
Since I am upgrading the wiring to the battery etc. and have the wires basically all apart, can I re-wire the connection to work with the newer style plug? it looks like the thick black wire that goes to a ground and the 2 small green wires that go into the "black box" are the field wires that maybe I can splice to a plug from a newer XJ?
I know the simple solution would be to just go back to the parts store and swap it for one with the correct connections but the closest auto zone is a 30 minute drive and trying to figure out the correct part number, and waiting for it on special order again. It looks rather simple but haven't seen anyone else do it on any forums I've tried searching so it has me wondering if there's more complicated than it seems.