Converting Delphi Alternator to Hitachi

[DarrenOman]

So my Delphi alternator caught fire and melted the control plug and wire, not a huge deal, as I thought I would figure out the connection of the Hitachi once it arrives. Well, It just arrived and the Hitachi alternator has a two control wire plug. L & DFM. Do I only connect to one terminal or am I missing a wire

Help required?

[viridia]

The plug is physically the same on both alternators. Both are 2-pin, and both only have that 1 wire connected. Blue with white stripe?

Nothing complicated with moving to the Hitachi, you just need the one B7 style water connection that travels downwards and connects to the upper oil pan. The water connection that goes upwards and attaches to the black pipe remains the same.

[DarrenOman]

Viriidia

Thanks for the info. Can you tell me what side the wire connects too. L or Dfm

Thanks

[viridia]

Not sure. I won't be able to check until this Saturday - sorry for the inconvenience!

[DarrenOman]

No inconvenience at all. Got to take Xmas off
Thanks for your help

[DarrenOman]

If anyone can help with what side of the plug the single wire goes to. L or DFM. Mine melted so can't see what side to install the cable

[DarrenOman]

So I just did some research and it seems L is the fault lamp connection. DFM is something to do with Ecu contrls

[viridia]

Sorry I'm super late. Wire is definitely on the rounded side of the connector, not the flat.

[DarrenOman]

Thanks. I'll double check tonight after work. The Hitahi alternator is slightly smaller than the Delphi, so was a breeze to install. The cooling pipes were a bitch though.
Might actually be able to drive the car soon. I have owned it for 5 weeks and driven it for one...