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An alternator rectifier bridge uses diodes to convert alternating current into direct current for the vehicle's electrical system. Choose the bridge for the alternator design, comparing assembly layout, connections and mounting. It is a service component within the alternator rather than a complete alternator replacement.

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Alternator Rectifier Diode for 1990-1992 Nissan StanzaAlternator Rectifier Diode for 1990-1992 Nissan Stanza
A-Premium®Part # APALR148
Alternator Rectifier Diode for 1990-1992 Nissan Stanza
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$31.99
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Fits Nissan Stanza: 1990 1991 1992
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Item LocatedUnited States
ConditionNew
item #10184ESQ
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12 Volt, 85mm OD, 8-35 Ampere Diodes, With M5×44mm Battery Post
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Alternator Rectifier Diode for 1987-1992 Dodge Colt
A-Premium®Part # APALR144
Alternator Rectifier Diode for 1987-1992 Dodge Colt
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$26.99
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Fits Dodge Colt: 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992
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Item LocatedUnited States
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item #10183Y06
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【Note-1】 12 Volt, 96.7mm OD, 6-35A Diodes, M5×49mm Battery Post, with Trio.
【Note-2】 For Mitsubishi Mirage, this item fits the model to 4/1988.
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Alternator Rectifier Diode for 2002-2008 Dodge Ram 3500
A-Premium®Part # APALR138
Alternator Rectifier Diode for 2002-2008 Dodge Ram 3500
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$36.99
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Fits Dodge Ram 3500: 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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Item LocatedUnited States
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item #10184S27
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14 Volt, 120mm OD, 6-50A Avalanche Diodes, With M8×22mm Battery Post(L), With M8×32mm Battery Post(R).
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Alternator Rectifier Diode for 2006-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
A-Premium®Part # APALR050
Alternator Rectifier Diode for 2006-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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$39.99
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Fits Suzuki Grand Vitara: 2006 2007 2008
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Item LocatedUnited States
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item #10184SQZ
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【Note-1】 12 Volt, 122mm OD, 12-50A Avalanche Diodes, M6×28.5mm Battery Post.
【Note-2】 This item comes without Trio & Capacitor.
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Alternator Rectifier Diode with Trio for 1999-2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430
A-Premium®Part # APALR109
Alternator Rectifier Diode with Trio for 1999-2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430
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$57.99
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Fits Mercedes-Benz ML430: 1999 2000 2001
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Item LocatedUnited States
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item #1018415C
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【Note-1】 12 Volt, 122mm OD, 12-50A Avalanche Diodes, M8×30mm Battery Post.
【Note-2】 This item comes with Trio.
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Alternator Rectifier Diode with Trio for 2002-2003 Audi S6
A-Premium®Part # APALR109
Alternator Rectifier Diode with Trio for 2002-2003 Audi S6
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$57.99
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Item LocatedUnited States
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item #10183YVZ
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【Note-1】 12 Volt, 122mm OD, 12-50A Avalanche Diodes, M8×30mm Battery Post.
【Note-2】 This item comes with Trio.
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Alternator Rectifier Diode with Trio for 1996-2002 Mercedes-Benz SL600
A-Premium®Part # APALR109
Alternator Rectifier Diode with Trio for 1996-2002 Mercedes-Benz SL600
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$57.99
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Fits Mercedes-Benz SL600: 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
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Item LocatedUnited States
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item #10183X3U
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【Note-1】 12 Volt, 122mm OD, 12-50A Avalanche Diodes, M8×30mm Battery Post.
【Note-2】 This item comes with Trio.
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Alternator Rectifier Diode with Trio for 1994-2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500
A-Premium®Part # APALR109
Alternator Rectifier Diode with Trio for 1994-2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500
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Fits Mercedes-Benz SL500: 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
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item #10183ZD5
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【Note-1】 12 Volt, 122mm OD, 12-50A Avalanche Diodes, M8×30mm Battery Post.
【Note-2】 This item comes with Trio.
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Alternator Rectifier Diode with Trio for 1997-2003 Audi A8 Quattro
A-Premium®Part # APALR109
Alternator Rectifier Diode with Trio for 1997-2003 Audi A8 Quattro
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Fits Audi A8 Quattro: 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
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Item LocatedUnited States
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item #10183X1C
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【Note-1】 12 Volt, 122mm OD, 12-50A Avalanche Diodes, M8×30mm Battery Post.
【Note-2】 This item comes with Trio.
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Alternator Rectifier Diode with Trio for 1994-1999 Mercedes-Benz S500
A-Premium®Part # APALR109
Alternator Rectifier Diode with Trio for 1994-1999 Mercedes-Benz S500
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Fits Mercedes-Benz S500: 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
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Item LocatedUnited States
ConditionNew
item #10183YN2
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【Note-1】 12 Volt, 122mm OD, 12-50A Avalanche Diodes, M8×30mm Battery Post.
【Note-2】 This item comes with Trio.
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Alternator Rectifier Diode with Heat Sink for 2004-2006 BMW 330i
A-Premium®Part # APALR154
Alternator Rectifier Diode with Heat Sink for 2004-2006 BMW 330i
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$28.99
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Fits BMW 330i: 2004 2005 2006
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Item LocatedUnited States
ConditionNew
item #1016VR48
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【Note-1】 12 Volt, 129mm OD, 6-50A Press-fit/Avalanche, With 129 mm Negative Heat Sink, With M8×26mm Battery Post(L), With M8×34.5mm Battery Post(R).
【Note-2】 This item comes without Airduct.
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Alternator Rectifier Diode for 1981-1987 Pontiac T1000
A-Premium®Part # APALR069
Alternator Rectifier Diode for 1981-1987 Pontiac T1000
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$19.99
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Fits Pontiac T1000: 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987
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Item LocatedUnited States
ConditionNew
item #1016VPDA
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14 Volt, 86.4mm OD, 6-25 Ampere Button Diodes.
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Alternator Rectifier Diode for 1969-1970 1973-1981 Pontiac Catalina
A-Premium®Part # APALR069
Alternator Rectifier Diode for 1969-1970 1973-1981 Pontiac Catalina
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$19.99
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Fits Pontiac Catalina: 1969 1970 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981
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Item LocatedUnited States
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item #1016VRK5
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14 Volt, 86.4mm OD, 6-25 Ampere Button Diodes.
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Alternator Rectifier Diode for 1969-1970 1973-1974 1976-1981 Pontiac Laurentian
A-Premium®Part # APALR069
Alternator Rectifier Diode for 1969-1970 1973-1974 1976-1981 Pontiac Laurentian
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Fits Pontiac Laurentian: 1969 1970 1973 1974 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981
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item #1016VKUR
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14 Volt, 86.4mm OD, 6-25 Ampere Button Diodes.
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Alternator Rectifier Diode for 1975-1990 Jeep Cherokee
A-Premium®Part # APALR069
Alternator Rectifier Diode for 1975-1990 Jeep Cherokee
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$19.99
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Fits Jeep Cherokee: 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
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Item LocatedUnited States
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item #1016VN2U
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14 Volt, 86.4mm OD, 6-25 Ampere Button Diodes.
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Alternator Rectifier Diode for 2005-2011 Saab 9-3
A-Premium®Part # APALR022
Alternator Rectifier Diode for 2005-2011 Saab 9-3
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$52.99
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Fits Saab 9-3: 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
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Item LocatedUnited States
ConditionNew
item #101525H6
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12 Volt, 120mm OD, 6-50A Diodes, M8×32mm Battery Post(L), M8×22mm Battery Post(R).
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Alternator Rectifier Diodes for 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring
A-Premium®Part # APALR012
Alternator Rectifier Diodes for 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring
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$55.99
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Fits Chrysler Sebring: 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
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Item LocatedUnited States
ConditionNew
item #10152198
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8-35A Diodes, M8×59.5mm Battery Post.
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Alternator Rectifier Diode for 2000-2004 Volvo C70
A-Premium®Part # APALR024
Alternator Rectifier Diode for 2000-2004 Volvo C70
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$51.99
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Fits Volvo C70: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
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Item LocatedUnited States
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item #1015249T
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14 Volt, 120mm OD, 6-50A Avalanche Diodes, M8×22mm Battery Post(L), M8×32mm Battery Post(R).
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Alternator Rectifier Diode for 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire
A-Premium®Part # APALR024
Alternator Rectifier Diode for 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire
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$51.99
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Fits Chrysler Crossfire: 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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Item LocatedUnited States
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item #101524KG
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14 Volt, 120mm OD, 6-50A Avalanche Diodes, M8×22mm Battery Post(L), M8×32mm Battery Post(R).
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Alternator Rectifier Diode for 2001-2004 Volvo S60
A-Premium®Part # APALR024
Alternator Rectifier Diode for 2001-2004 Volvo S60
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$51.99
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Fits Volvo S60: 2001 2002 2003 2004
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Item LocatedUnited States
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item #1015219P
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14 Volt, 120mm OD, 6-50A Avalanche Diodes, M8×22mm Battery Post(L), M8×32mm Battery Post(R).
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Alternator Rectifier Bridges

An alternator rectifier bridge uses diodes to convert the alternator's alternating current into direct current for the vehicle's electrical system. It is one part of the alternator, rather than a complete replacement alternator.

A-Premium offers rectifier assemblies for selected alternators. Their size, connections and internal diode configuration can differ, so select a bridge for the specific alternator being repaired.

Choosing An Alternator Diode Bridge

Identify the alternator and compare the replacement's mounting shape, outside diameter and electrical connections. The vehicle application helps narrow the choices, but the rectifier must also match the alternator installed in the vehicle.

A charging warning or a weak battery does not identify a failed rectifier by itself. The battery, drive belt, wiring and voltage regulator are also part of the charging-system diagnosis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between a rectifier and a voltage regulator?

The rectifier converts alternating current to direct current; the regulator controls alternator voltage for the operating conditions. They perform different jobs even when both are mounted on the alternator.

Can a faulty alternator diode drain the battery when parked?

A faulty diode can contribute to battery discharge while the vehicle is off. Other electrical loads and battery problems can also cause a drain, so the charging system needs a proper diagnosis.

Why does the battery-post size matter?

The post connects the charging output to the vehicle's electrical cable. Its diameter and length must suit the connection and available space; an M6 post and an M8 post are different mounting specifications.

What do the heat sinks on a rectifier do?

A heat sink helps transfer heat away from the electronic components. Some A-Premium bridge listings identify aluminum heat sinks, but the design and supplied parts vary by product.

Can I disconnect the battery while the engine runs to test charging?

Keep the battery connected while the alternator is operating. HELLA warns that disconnecting the battery or connections with the engine running can create voltage spikes and damage components; use the specified diagnostic procedure instead.

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