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Why wont your alternator turn?
This is most likely because the alternator is frozen. Could be a bad bearing. You be bet is to replace it.
How do you check the bearing on alternator?
If it is noisy, loose, or hard to turn, it is bad.
How do you grease alternator bearings?
There are two bearings in an alternator. One (the large one) is a standard ball bearing arrangement. The other is pretty small and is a needle bearing type. Neither are really serviceable. You would have to disassemble the alternator to do it and by the time they need it the alternator is generally shot anyway. If you are hearing a squeal from that area it probably is not the alternator anyway. It is probably the belt tensioner next to the alternator and they cannot be repaired either.
Can the bearings in the alternator for 2002 Pontiac sunfire be changed?
probably it can be changed but if you change the whole alternator you will gain a new alternator for your engine in opposite of changing only the bearing which is not guaranteed.
Drive belt on alternator wont turn on 94 corolla?
The drive belt on the alternator of a 94 Toyota Corolla won't turn if the bearing has seized. The alternator will need to be replaced.
Does alternator cause stall and power steering light to come on?
Possibly if the bearing is bad it will freeze up and stop when the bearing gets hot from friction.
What causes the alternator to whine when you turn on the lights?
Bearing failure. Have the alternator tested. describe the whine - is it proportional to the speed? It oculd be because of the load and the charging - how is your battery condition? Did it do this before? Bearing failure. Have the alternator tested. describe the whine - is it proportional to the speed? It oculd be because of the load and the charging - how is your battery condition? Did it do this before?
Does wheel bearing effect alternator?
No. Completely different systems which aren't connected to each other.
What is the grinding noise from the engine of 1994 subaru svx?
BAD BEARING IN A BELT DRIVEN ACCESSORY? I.E. ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP, P.S. PUMP, ETC.? BAD BEARING IN A BELT DRIVEN ACCESSORY? I.E. ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP, P.S. PUMP, ETC.?
What would cause squealing after a new alternator ac belt is put on?
It could be a bearing in an idler pulley.
There is a squeal coming from the alternator Is this an alternator problem or serpentine belt problem tightening problem or a pulley bearing?
Remove the serpentine belt and check the belt and pulleys for damage. While the belt is off, turn the alternator by hand listening for the noise.
How do you repair smoking alternator?
A smoking alternator is usually repaired by replacing the regulator, diode pack, brushes, and bearing. For more severe damage, a new or refurbished unit must be used.
