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Does the alternator actually need to be coded to the car?

Why would an alternator need to be coded to a car?

I asked Google. Without the car details

No, a car's alternator typically does not need to be coded to the car, unlike a replacement battery which often requires registration to the car's computer system. Coding an alternator is not a standard procedure; however, some modern and European vehicles with complex charging systems may require programming the new alternator's unique id

With the car details.

Yes, a new or replacement alternator should be coded (programmed) to the car's Battery Management System (BMS) in a Jaguar XF 3.0. While the car may run without immediate damage, failing to code it is considered irresponsible by mechanics and can lead to issues with the charging system's efficiency and lifespan of components

Apparently needs an alternator.

However car starts runs and drives without too much issue... Battery light intermittent.

Couple of questions...

1. Does the alternator actually need to be coded to the car?
2. Yes or No to 1, can the regulator be replaced without too much drama and are they available?

Any alternative likely culprits?

Thanks fella's. 

Absolutely. 

Steering wheel remote control installed with success

All the information above are right, that 96 MV6 was pre-wired for the SWC and it's never been modified by the previous owner. The wire that serves as remote wire for the 6 buttons was connected to the "anti-theft gnd" at the back of the original Philips SC804 radio, but was connected to nothing at the back of the wheel, because of the 4 wires SRS ring.

Here is what is needed :

- Find a 98 steering wheel
- Find a 6 wires SRS ring (the one I found is from a Vectra B)
- Buy a Connects2 CTSOP001.2 even if it's not mentioned for Omega before 98
- Buy a patch lead Ctmultilead.2





Then you need to remove the steering wheel, replace the SRS ring with the 6 wires one. I found out the airbag from the 98 model had a different connector. I ordered a SRS ring which fit my original airbag, I modified the PUR material of the airbag cover to fit the buttons, and I put back the original airbag, being sure the connection (orange connector) and any electrical specification could stay the same as before.

Then cut or disconnect the colored wires you don't need on the patch lead, for JVC you keep the orange one as described in the technical note. Next, you need to connect the SWC from the aftermarket radio to the "key1" of the patch lead, connect the GND from the patch lead to any of the gnd behind the radio. This is the only cut I had to make (I cut the small gnd of the Connects2 loom to avoid cutting the car loom).

Put back in place the airbag (needed a lot of rework with the Dremel and scalpel), connect the ISO connector to the car, and enjoy.

I will maybe upgrade this installation to something programmable in the future, because the 6th button on the left hand side does nothing, as said on the technical note delivered with the Connects2 device.















Hope it will help anybody who wants to retrofit this feature, I'm sure it's quite easy even when the car is not pre-wired

Next operation : bi-led lenses retrofit headlights

Some scrotes have done mum's place over again, and nicked her safe.  Sod all of value in there, but it's gonna be at least £2k for a new front door, and then the emotional costs.

I suspect the old bill will muster up enough enthusiasm to give her a crime number.


The police really need to get a better handle on this shit.  Sat with thumbs up arses only encourages it to happen more.

Can only hope she wasn't home at the time.

Unfortunately the chance of anything official happening went to zero when Vermin's Rights became a thing. Only way something will happen now is if you catch them in the act and bury them in the woods.

Joan Branson. 80.
Poor woman had to put up with that prick for 50 years. It would have been fairer if she outlived him and had some time on her own. 

I've always thought he has more than a few skeletons in his closet, and I expect she's taken quite a few secrets to the grave. 

When he did the Piers Morgan life story thing, she sat stony faced throughout.   

Joan Branson. 80.
Poor woman had to put up with that prick for 50 years. It would have been fairer if she outlived him and had some time on her own. 

Bastards are too busy beating up people for flying the Union Jack and dancing in the street with the bent crowd😡. Hope you catch the scum bastards

Hope she recovers quickly Ron, nice to see you back Dai👍