Alternators

To replace the alternator on a 1995 Honda Civic disconnect the battery. Disconnect the wiring from the alternator. Loosen the adjustment bracket so the belt has slack. Remove the alternator belt along with the mounting hardware. Pull the alternator and replace it.

The theory to " spin" the alternator is the same as spinning an air compressor. The ac motor, whether a single plase or industrial three phase motor, to turn the belt or chain driven item,alternator or air compressor pump. the schematic for an air compressor would give you this answer for the a.c.app.

You can test your battery with a battery tester. If you don't have a battery tester, you could take the battery to Advance Auto Parts and they will test it for you for free.

I just finished replacing the alternator on my 1994 Chrysler T&C. What a task that turned out to be. Looks simple right. Sits right up there on top, easy to access. I own an ALLDATA CD I bought years ago. They suggest that it be dropped down between the underbody and crossmember, but I found it impossible without needing to drop the exhaust. My car sat for nearly two weeks, until I decided to try and start removing the brackets that support it. It actually takes a little patience, but turned out well. Nothing was difficult to remove or hard to access. I usually need to map out where I take things off from, since I tend to forget when I go to put it back together again, but did not find that necessary this time. Is pretty straight forward.

If you do not find this helpful enough, I can try to detail everything I did.

with a few wrenches

2.2L Altenator on a 2.2L, AND, 2.4L on a 2.4L ONLY!

To remove ours we had to go underneath and take it out that way. Once we got all the bolts out we had to take off the brackets to get it to drop out. Installation is the reverse of removal. Quite a PITA!!!

My advice is to charge the battery with a battery charger before starting the engine. You will be putting a heavy load on the alternator if you allow it to charge a dead battery. This could damage the alternator.

It can be primary power fuse is blown, which should be a 100amp fuse under the hood or under the dash. could also be corroded battery contacts or loose power contact somewhere. Here's what I found out I had the same problem, and it was a loose connection behind the drivers side fuse box.(That in the cab, down by your feet)the wires that connect to the Ignition fuse I promise!

Have them check the PCM on the car. I JUST had this problem with my 99 Cavalier and the mechanic had to pull everything out of my dash before he found that my PCM was fried somehow. Just so you have symptoms to compare to, my dome light and dash indicators would all light up and work fine, but when you would try to start the car it would not even click. It acted like my battery was dead. I had to jump start my car every time I got in.

Connect a voltmeter across the battery terminals without engine running reading should be around 12.8

With engine running reading should be 13.8-14.2 if you are getting these numbers alternator is charging battery

sounds like a battery with a bad cell . replace battery most junkyards sell them for 25 bucks with a 30 day guarentee. or if u can borrow a friends just to check if I'm accurite.

Loose alternator drive belt or loose or corroded battery cables. The battery itself may also be bad.

LET ENGINE COOL LOOSEN TOP @ BOTTOM BOLTS SLIDE INWARD UNPLUG WIRES LOOSEN BELT REMOVE

Got a stereo system and want more power? wont help need to go with dual batteries, or capacitors. everyone should have a manual for their vehicle, and the library should have a professional shop manual available in the REFERENCE section...make copies of the right sections...good luck :)

No. The engine's control module regulates the voltage. No other regulator is necessary. A very expensive repair if it's faulty though.

...With great difficulty!!

If it's anything like removing the alternator on a 99 Civic than it's better left to a repair shop, unless you know a thing or two about fixing cars. You have to remove the bushings on the control arm, partially remove the drive axle and than drop the alternator down. It's the only way to get it out. Get to know someone at a Honda or Acura Service Center so you can get it done for a lot less money.

To change the alternator on a 1987 to 1990 Chevy Celebrity V6:

First disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

Use a 3/8" breaker bar or ratchet in the square on the end of the belt tensioner to release the tension and take the serpentine belt off of the alternator drive pulley. There should be a routing chart on the belt guard between the water pump and the power steering pump.

Remove the three bolts that attach the alternator to the mounting bracket.

Pull the alternator up and disconnect the plug and use a wrench to disconnect the battery wire.

Reverse the process to install the new alternator.

Worn bearing and new belt is tighter than worn one?

NO. The battery light as you call it is actually the charging system light. If it is staying on the charging system is not working properly. More than likely the alternator has failed. It really has very little to do with the battery.

There are a few different thing s that could be wrong. From easiest to hardest: 1. Loose or corroded battery terminals 2. Loose or bad connection with wires to either starter or solenoid 3. Bad solenoid 4. Bad starter It's hard to tell what's wrong without knowing sounds and other such things.

a tiny little box on middle of firewall with 2 wires to it and a spring clip, not to be confused with ignition box that is larger, more wires and has a screw holding it on. Regulator is normally a chrome looking or black

Perhaps thids might help... http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_tell_if_the_battery_or_the_alternator_is_bad

need a picture of the hookup of the alternator for a 1995 q45 infiniti