Vehicle Search Help
Alternator & Starter Part Numbers
Alternators and starters have a main part number, this is known as the "Lester" part number.
Under that part number there is a single or multiple unit part numbers, these unit part numbers are assigned by their application, this might be something different such as mounting or a particular specification within the unit. Example A Lester number 7524 would have unit part numbers under it, example...1525425, 1525428 and so on.
This part number will be needed when selecting a parts list for your alternator or starter when using the Vehicle Search.
Note
There has been some cases where the part number may not be the original manufacturer part number and cannot be cross referenced.
Some vehicle MAY have 1 Lester part number but have 2 different manufacturers of the same unit, you easily sort this out by the unit part number. discussed Where can these unit part numbers be found?
On alternators this number can be found stamped on one of the sides of the front frame or on a tag on the rear cover.
On starters it is usually on a plate or tag on the field casing "the main body".
Manufacturer Unit Part number format examples
Bosch: Alternators/Starters: 0 120 485 047 / 0-120-485-047
Delco: Alternators/Starters: 1100125
Denso: Alternators: 104210-3210 / Starters: 428000-1660
Ford: Alternators: F2PU-10346, F2PU-10346-GA / Starters: 1806690, 1S4U-11000-AA
Hitachi: Alternators: LR1100-736B / Starters: S114-254
Leece-Neville Alternators: AVI143J2001
Lucas: Alternators: 54022466 / Starters: 27533
Magneton: Alternators: 9-515-170
Mando: Alternators: MC107012, TA000A48401 / Starters: M52100
Mitsuba: Starters: SM302-18, SM402, SM...
Mitsubishi: Alternators: A003TG1391 / Starters: M002T54371
Motorola: Alternators: 510-183
Paris Rhone: Alternators: 105643, A14N100M
Prestolite: Alternators: A160207, AVI160P2007
Valeo: Alternators: 432707, TA000A50701
Part number search methods
When doing a part number search DO NOT include the voltage rating i.e.." 0 120 485 047 12V, 12V isn't part of the part number but the units voltage rating.
Individual parts usually have a part number stamped on them, you can search using these numbers as well.
The "unit part number" returns the best search results.