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Vehicle Alternator 160A

Name: Vehicle Alternator 160A
Brand: Generic
Availability: InStock

Heavy-duty vehicle alternator rated at 160A (approximately 2,000W at 12.5V). Found in 4WDs, vans, and work vehicles. Connect via a DC-DC charger — do NOT wire directly to a lithium battery.

Voltage 12.0 V DC

Current 160 A

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Technical & Electrical Specifications

Output Voltage

14.4 V DC

Max Current Rating

160 A

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Terminal Pinouts & Hardware Connections

Verify physical terminal sizes, stud threads (M6, M8, M10), and circuit polarity before crimping lugs or running wiring.

Hardware terminal connection details and stud sizes for Vehicle Alternator 160A
Terminal Label	Polarity / Type	Nominal Voltage	Physical Hardware	Location
B+ alt_pos	+ DC Positive	12.0V	Standard Terminal	Top Panel
B- alt_neg	- DC Negative	12.0V	Standard Terminal	Top Panel

Installation Safety Standard: Always size circuit protection (ANL, MIDI, or MEGA fuses) to protect the cable run attached to these terminals against dead shorts and thermal overload, in compliance with AS/NZS 3001, AS/NZS 3004, and ABYC E-11 standards.

Vehicle Alternator 160A

Technical & Electrical Specifications

Terminal Pinouts & Hardware Connections

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