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The field winding carbon brush may have worn down and need replacing. The unit can be tested by spinning the pulley and applying +12 volts to the field winding if the pulley now resists turning it is generating electricity. The diode pack may need replacement but they are pretty robust these days, That leave the electronic charging control box to check. Look up costs of individual replacemnts and compare to an exchange unit, Your last option is to get one from an auto salvage dealer.
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Why does your car fail to produce 12 volt constant?
Your car should produce about 14.4 volts from the alternator when the engine is running. If it does not produce anything over 12 volts, your alternator is not charging and you need to get it repaired or replaced.
how to fix broken concrete drive way be repaired or does it have to be replaced?
how to fix broken concrete drive way be repaired or does it have to be replaced?
What does the company LORA specialize in?
LORA is a company that determines if an item should be replaced, discarded, or repaired. This is determined if the item is cheaper to be repaired or replaced.
How much does bumper repair typically cost?
Bumpers that are dented, bent or scraped are not repaired; they are replaced. If the connecting brackets are loose or damaged, they can be replaced or repaired to secure the bumper, but the bumper itself is not repaired.
Can an internal voltage regulator be replaced on a 1996 jeep grand Cherokee or does the alternator have to be replaced?
The regulator is in the engine computer not the alternator.
What is the estimate of brake repairs?
That would depend on what the problem is and if they can be repaired or have to be replaced. If they can be repaired it can be as little as $20 per side or up to $300 if everything has to be replaced.
Battery light stays on after alternator has been repaired on a 1990 Honda civic LX?
Is the alternator actually working. It is possible to buy a new alternator that is defective.
When Jesus died and the curtain was torn was it ever repaired?
The curtain was a physical curtain. And was replaced or repaired.
Can 02 sensor be repaired or cleaned?
No, they are replaced when faulty.
Does a computer reset after an alternator is replaced?
The computer only resets when the battery is removed. The alternator just charges the battery, so if the battery is left connected when the alternator is replaced, the computer should not reset.
What term is used to refer to components that are commonly replaced but not repaired?
Field Replaceable Units
Why should power supplies be replaced instead of repaired?
Because most of the time its cheaper to get a new one that to get it repaired.
