Depends on many things:
How well was part made.
Quality of the design.
Load of electric used and/or driver operating habbits.
Is it factory/aftermarket.
If it is a rebuilt part you may not know if it was properly rebuilt.
Many variables; you can not even assume quality of part if it is domestic, European, or Japanese, everone that is in love with their car says it is the best. Impossible to determine by opinion's.
yes it will water will short an alternator and cost on average £300
The cost to replace the alternator in a Honda Odyssey will depend on where it is purchased and installed. The average cost of an alternator is between $100 and $150.
About 6-8 pounds on average.
8 years
460.00 dollars
have the battery tested, average life of a battery is 2 to 3 years. if battery is good check voltage regulator and starter motor. there is a short somewhere if the battery is good
Depending on the engine it shouldn't take a mechanic more the and 1hr-2hr, its likely a new AD series alternator around $200-250 aprox
Only when it fails. 250,000 miles would be average.
The brake lights come on. The alternator should maintain voltage (14.2) unless the alternator is failing or the battery is nearing end of life.
Depending on how long the interval was between alternator changes. Less than a year and I would look for warranty on the alternator. Now there are factors beyond the alternator manufacturers control. A battery that is on it's last legs will take out an alternator really fast. A stereo system with a large Amp(s) will also shorten the life of an alternator drastically. These situations will not be a warranty issue.
the alternator is about $80-95. i had to replace mine like 3 times. Its not difficult but very time consuming and cramped space.
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