Alternators

In my case the bearing went bad and "froze" making a loud noise and making the fan belt smoke. If it does not make a noise, check the voltmeter on your dash - failure to charge could indicate the alternator is not working, but I think others things are more likely . It should be easy for a mechanic to test to see if the alternator is charging.

Usually no warning signs unless a bearing is going bad, Other than that it just stops charging the battery.

what about overcharging? alternator is 10 months old, as is battery, same problem

Could be. Vibration and heat are a batteries worst enemy. Remove the battery and take it to any place that sells batteries. Have it checked. If it is bad, replace the battery, and install a new battery hold down clamp. If it is good, start the car and drive it to any auto parts store and have them check the charging system.

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Hou much should it cost to replace an alternator for a 1988 acura integra Ls?

buy a service manual for it that will show you how to do it

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 so u can move that around too

The alternator on a 95 Chevy Lumina 3.4l is replaced by disconnecting the wiring harness, loosening the retaining bolts, and removing the serpentine belt. The alternator can then be unbolted, removed, and a new alternator installed.

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#1.Your problem is in the key switch engagement selonoid.You insert the key. Shake the shifter in park and maybe the car will start.#2.Your problem is in the netural switch selonid in the transmissiom.NOTE:May also be on the side if transmission.NOTE: AFTER one had made sure the battery is fully charged,gas in tank,starter working properly,fuel regulator valve in proper working condition.If all these are functional. Go to #1.

On my 2000 cougar we started by disconnecting battery. Then lifted up the vehicle from the right side, took out front right tire and wheel wells (splash guards). Then we undo the serpentine belt, tensioner is next to crankshaft. After you take off the belt, unbolt the tensiones (two bolts). You won't be able to just take off the alternator, you must take off the bracket, theres about 4 or 5 bolts you must undo, the tough ones are the ones behind the alternator right under the intake runner. Once you remove the bracket bolts, remove the alternator bolts (3-two in front, one in back) then you can remove alternator from bracket, allowing you to remove the alternator since they would jus hit against the side of the chassis if bracket would not had been removed. Remove bracket from the bottom, alternator must come out through wheel well, the steering knuckle (i think that's what its called) must be removed from the top side, allowing you to swing it towards the front of the car, so you have enough room to remove the alternator.....that's how we did it kind of..it sounds complicated because it is...its more of a two man job if no lift is available, make sure to secure the car on floor jacks before getting underneath it since its the only way to get the bolts for the bracket and the alternator near the intake runners. I've been searching for an answer on how to remove it but all I've found was alternators on V6 cougars..which is a way more complicated way from what I've heard...I hope this helps someone else working on a 2000 mercury cougar 4 cyl. Tools mainly used, 1/2 socket, reg and deep. 1/2 rachet, a size 10 wrench, and an adapter for the rachet...theres some other, I can't remember the sizes but you'll figure it out once you get underneath and try it yourself.

How do you replace an alternator on 2008 dodge Avenger? My car is making a whining noise and this may be the problem.

When you car is turned off your battery doesn't have the alternator pushing that constant stream of voltage to your battery to keep it charged. So your looking at a decrease in voltage by 2 - 3 volts while car is off. No part will fix this just simply start your car before you turn on your head lights.

No, not an alternator itself. A slipping belt driving the alternator and the water pump could though.

the positive wire that recharges the battery after being drained from the starter

Either the alternator you installed is defective or you wired it incorrectly. Check the voltage at the battery with the engine idling. You should read from 13.5 to 15.5 volts with a digital DC volt meter.

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Should be around 13.5-15.5 volts.

look into getting a Hayes repair manual or similar book for your cars make, model and year. It should tell you how to install the alternator. Your local library may also have a general auto repair manual to give you a general idea. Hoep this helps :)also if you have a friend or a friend of a friend that is a mechanic, maybe they can help

Depends if it is the 3.1 or 3.4. I have a 3.4L and I let the dealer do it. The car had to be raised and the engine lowered since the alternator is located on the rear of the engine towards the bottom. See question regarding the 1995 Cutlass Supreme . Same applies unless you have the 3.4 version of engine.

For the most part it's an easy task: find your belt tensioner(look for the square slotted pulley, a half inch drive ratchet), once you've got the belt off(make sure you remember the placement of the belt or draw a diagram) their is 3-4 bolts remove these and the wires attached and your homefree. Goodluck with the project!

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No, a 2006 Mazda 6 does not have a voltage regulator mounted to the alternator. This is a part that one can replace on its own with the proper tools and instructions.

no, it would make everything in the car dim because of no charge going to the battery