Alternator Wiring Problem

[BDA]

Or a slight modification to the luggage box! 

[jbcollier]

All the usual British suppliers carry the connectors.

[dakazman]

     JB,  Do they have the power window connector?  I know you don't have power windows in a S1.
 Dave

[jbcollier]

Do you have a photo of the power window connector?

[SilverBeast]

If you mean on the motor it's just two standard insulated spade female connectors on my TC.

[dakazman]

  No pics JB , I just had two separate spade terminals on the harness.
 Silver, correct but a connector would be better than standing on your head.
 
Dakazman

[jbcollier]

I have some S2 doors lying around.  I'll have a look.

[GavinT]

This look right, D'man?

The window motors are of GM origin.
From a quick search, here's the first hit but there may be better options/prices/locations.

https://jcaparts.com/products/1955-1976-gm-power-window-motor-wiring-harness-connector-pigtail

[EuropaTC]

Thanks for that, the connection is right up against the luggage box so a close right angle connector is needed.

When I fitted a 17ACR unit I had to use one of those connectors as well. The 17ACR does fit but it was probably somewhere around 1/8" clearance on my car.  The 16ACR unit is fractionally smaller but I ended up with a modern (ish) A127 unit which gives more power and bags of clearance.

There's some notes on initially fitting the 17ACR & subsequent A127 on another thread;  http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=4553.msg49433#msg49433

Brian

[4129R]

Yes.

You can get a connector kit:

https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/47

Make sure any connectors are properly attached.  Insulated crimp connectors like the middle yellow one are notorious for developing poor contact over time.

Ordered yesterday, delivered today. That is what I call good customer service. It is a very good tight fit against the alternator, so should clear the rear luggage box.