Alternators
An alternator is an old term for electric generator that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy producing alternating current. Alternators are mainly used for recharging batteries and to power electrical loads of vehicles.
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Misty Russell2000 Honda Accord V6 Here is how I went about replacing the alternator for this model. 1. Take out your car battery and have it...
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Where is it, and what does it look like? It will be usually near the top of the serpentine belt routing. It will be connected...
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You just need an accurate voltage meter. Connect the meter to the poles of the battery. Start the engine and avoid spinning her...
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Preliminary Notes See "Related Questions" below for more specific details on the DOHC alternator replacement procedures Many...
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A dodge Cummings diesel does not have an ignition system its a DIESEL REAL ANSWER Sorry about that poor answer above,...
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One should start by measuring the voltage of the battery with the engine off. If you measure a low voltage then it is pretty easy...
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When you car is turned off your battery doesn't have the alternator pushing that constant stream of voltage to your battery to...
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AnswerThe alternator houses a rotor that is connected to your engine. The engine will spin this rotor depending on how many RPMs...
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Here is a good article on how to buy the right alternator: http://www.ehow.com/how_5414451_buy-right-alternator.HTML I...
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You need to get it tested. Auto Zone, Checker Auto, Kragen Auto or any of the local consumer auto parts distributors will check...
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NEVER EVER disconnect a battery cable while the engine is running. The surge will fry your computer. Here's a link to the proper...
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Just unbolt it. The tricky part is putting it back on, you have to work the belt back onwith a screwdriver or something. I...
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Did a 2001 Chrysler Seabring 2.7L Remove right hand lower splash shield under the vehicle. Loosen the belt tensioner which will...
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Yes, it can. A completely dead battery can blow the alternator diodes, at least in older systems - I am not so certain about...
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1. Finance team assigns a unique invoice Number and logs the required details including PO number if available or else raise the...
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Always remove the ground wire on the battery first! Then, loosen the belt and slide it off of the alternator wheel. Unplug the...
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AnswerThere is no pressure specification for recharging. Recharging is done by weight -- i.e., the system should have X ounces of...
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Nothing. It will work in either direction.
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I don't know if it would be the same way with an SL2, but I happen to have a 1996 Saturn SL1 that I replaced the alternator with...
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It's very simple but a little hard getting it back in place because of the belt. It will take two people. You can use a socket...
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no there is not a fuse built into any alternator that i have seen to date (been a mechanic for 10 yrs) HOWEVER most vehicles have...
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There is a tensioner bolt that is connected to the alternator. You have to screw in the bolt, which will pull the alternator out...
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Hey Chris==Make sure the belt is tight. If it is, it can be problems inside. GoodluckJoe
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Preliminary Notes Many repair shops and auto parts stores offer inexpensive or free alternator & battery testing. Be sure...
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I suggest you check the "fusable link".This is part of the battery cable system near the battery or starter. Hope This Helps. ...
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it is located on the bottom right if you are in front of the truck. make sure that you remove the battery cable the positive side...
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AnswerFor Replacement of '96-'99 Nissan sentra alternator.1- disconnect the battery negative (ground)wire.2- disconnect the three...
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A lot of new vehicles have a master system fuse under the hood that might be blown. I've found that the wire from the alternator...
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Probably alternater if the battery is less than 5 years old, may be the battery, may be both, may be neither.
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AnswerIt could be the starter. The alternator only charges a battery. AnswerIt could be a bad ECU, if you don't see "check...
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if it is like a ranger there is a plug on the driver's side wheel well that looks connected but squeeze it together it should work
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I have an 89 Ford Probe. I recently had to replace the alternator. The manual says to drop the exhuast, but I could not do that...
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It varies depending on what part of the country you live. call a couple of local garages. COULD b any where from $25.00 to a...
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The movement of another body is transmitted to a rectangular coil of wire that is inside a U-Shaped magnet. The motion of this...
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Hey David==one goes to the light or gauge on the dash and the other one goes to energize the field. Good luckJoe on a...
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I did this recently on Hyundai Accent. First things first is to disconnect the battery to prevent any contact that can produce...
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check for a drain on the battery. It sounds like something is drawing power from the battery all the time. Also make sure...
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yes but you shouldn't if alternator is not charging battery is bound to go dead and you will get stranded somewhere.
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AnswerIt could be the alternater. AnswerSome cars have a safety switch that shuts the engine off when the oilpressure is...
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The running lights will turn off when the emergency brake is on by tripping a switch connected to the emergency brake. Pushing...
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only if the engine is running and the alternator is in perfect working condition!
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Before paying money for a new alternator (which I was about to do today), be sure to have the alternator tested. As many people...
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Your radio and fan may have shoted out or the wrong amps are being used. If there isn't enough amps to run everything. The...
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If it doesn't turn over and acts like a dead battery, take both battery cables off and clean both ends. Make sure there is a good...
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Behind right headlight. Gold box.
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1. Installed the alternator 2. There's a tension bolt that you will use wrench on it and turn it clock-wise. 3. Attach the belt...
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Hey Melinda==Check to make sure there is a good ground between the engine and body with no paint or dirt. Also remove both...
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working on it Just removed mine this afternoon. I tried to just unbolt it, unhook it and remove it. NOT... Drove to parts store...
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When my alternator went on my 95 Maxima GXE, the signs were some dash board lights came on...brake, washer fluid, etc., but...
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Well it will cost you parts and labor. These prices both vary greatly from place to place. A used alt will be cheaper than a...
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when you replace the alternater you need to replace the battery There is a moderate rate of defective new or rebuilt...
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I am still finishing up swapping my alternator from my 1990 Honda CRX Si (driveway job w/ jack stands) and hands down the easiest...
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I have had to do this twice, and the easiest way is to go from underneath. Start by removing the Air conditioning unit. Don't...
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I have just got it done. it costs 270 $. I just had an alternator replced in a 1996 Sentra. It cost $295.00 on 3/2/2006. The...
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its a huge pain in the buttt but u have to take off the serpentine off also and then u gotta loosen the bolts on the alternater...
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It could be that your battery is not getting charged by the alternator, which would be either a dead battery, a bad alternator,...
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alternators produce AC which is rectified by diodes if DC is needed. dynamos produce DC by using a commutator
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I just had to replace my alternator and the battery light was coming on when I had slow engine speed (under 1000RPM)...It gave me...
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You need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Or, go to a Public...
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SHORT ANSWER: Normally speaking, with a typical jumpstart, it SHOULD NOT damage an alternator. LONG ANSWER (not a typical...
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Not likely. But you would get a big spark putting the cables on the battery. Sounds like you have a short, or bad altenator,...
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Hey J==Check the timing. If it is off a lot, or if you have both fire and fuel, the chain could be jumped. Pull a plug wire to...
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AnswerCheck your owners manual first for info. If the battery and what looks like a thermometer flash together there are 2...
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Change the fuel filter, or there is a relay that you will need to get from the dealer replaced, that is what I did. That's...
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There is a red wire from the alternator output to the starter battery connection post That wire has a fusible link in it that...
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You're kidding, right? You loosen the short bolt near the top of the alternator. This is the bolt that passes through a long,...
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autozone has a belt tensioning tool. i swapped out my alternator in less then half an hour in the autozone parking lot. they...
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go to the store and get a new plug for your year of car cut the wires hook them up to the same color tape or shrink wrap...
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GOOYEAR BELTS HAVE A DIAGRAM ON THE BACK OF THERE PACKAGE Sometimes these diagrams can also be found under the hood of your...
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When you have the headlights flipped up then you will see 2 holes one on the top and one on the sides. There is a Phillips screw...
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remove fan shroud, remove serpentine belt, 3/8 drive extention and rachet work great on belt removal, remove 2 front bolts and...
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Also in order to loosen the serpentine belt you have to use a wrench or something and turn on the bottom pulley....easy remove...
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The steps to activating/deactivating the Autolock feature are detailed in the Owners Manual. See "Related Questions" below for...
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Could be diode in alternator out, causing excess "noise". Take your car to most any major nationwide automotive parts store for...
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Replacing a Side Rear BumperThere should be just a few screws underneath the cover on the insied or i think its a bolt that's...
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1997 grand marquis has same problem Tonight I found the head and tail light and interior light on. Light switch was in automatic...
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the alternator is under the power steering pump on the driverside of the motor. for the removal. need to remove the top radiator...
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AnswerYou will need a voltmeter to tell this, unless you are a Psychic lol.With the engine off check the battery voltage at the...
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This is too vague 1.are you getting power anywhere? Without being there there are hundreds of possiblities to your...
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Bearing failure. Have the alternator tested. describe the whine - is it proportional to the speed? It oculd be because of...
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Diodes allow current to flow in one direction only thus changing the alternating current produced inside the "alternator", to...
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AnswerI was able to watch a mechanic change the alternator on my 93 Saturn sl1 and it wasnt pretty. Unlike the easy to change...
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Normally your battery warning light comes on to warn you that it is not getting sufficient charge. If that does not come on then...
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Possibly jump starting another vehicle. There is a list of possible reasons. We'll start with basics. An alternator is an...
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Answeri had this problem i just had to make sure i was getting a good connection i just cleaned the battery cables
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You should have 2 sets of controls for the heater/ac. 1 is in the front drivers dash board and the 2nd 1 is on the ceiling just...
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Go out and buy a new plug from an auto parts store. The new plug may or may not come with what's called "butt connectors." If it...
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Make sure the battery cable connectors are clean and tight, bad connections can keep the alternator from charging the...
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Usually you can loosen the tension on the belt by moving the alternator. To do this, you need to loosen the bolts securing the...
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I found this on another site. I will try it myself tomorrow. "Thanks for the reply. I got it off by removing the window...
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AnswerRead your owner's manual. This information can be found there. AnswerYou turn off the alarm on a 1997 Jetta by...
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Answering this question is very difficult for one simple reason: "what kind of battery charger are you talking about???...
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it is probably your wire harness check it out quick Rocky_B - See my entry here for more things you might want to...
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with a few wrenches
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For a battery to "Drain" you MUST have a short somewhere or the "Glovebox" or "Trunk" light is staying on etc. etc. Battery's...
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I had this exact problem, I put my car into neutral(absolutely important that it's in neutral if not the car could jump forward...
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2 wire has a live wire to energise the field where as the single wire alternator self energises and does not need the powered...
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Alternators have a built in regulator that keeps the voltage at about 13.5 Volts. Depending on the load, the alternator may be...
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