does anyone know for sure where the three wires go to on this alternator desperatly need to know by tomorrow
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not sure if the micra is the same but her goes

The brass one on the left will be the charge oputput to the battery. The other two are one to the ignition light and one to a feed of 12V through the ignition switch. But which is which? I hear you ask. I don't know but on my Suzuki Rascal alternator, they are actually marked on the casing. Worth having a look.

checked casting doesnt say

I've been looking at this too recently.

Found this thread.

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=43696

Hope it helps.

Dom