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Alternator on way out... #UPDATED ...its gone
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:32 pm
by Marc
My alternator is about to give out..
noticed indicators not flashing, stereo tunring off, dim lights ect ect. it has a new battery.
what are my options from here and whats the chances of me finding a replacement alternator??
cheers,
Marc
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:14 am
by chunkhead
Make sure it actually is the alternator dying! The belt could just not be tight enough! I had this problem a while back, trust me, I've changed Alternators three times!
Get it tested :D
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:11 am
by Marc
car just died on me! would you believe it happened as i was turning into my street! haha whats the chance?
if it is the alternator...is it hard to get hold of one or shud i get mine reco'd?
chunkhead ## also still waiting on claim to settle so i'll get back to you asap reg the bumper.
thanks
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:03 am
by JPC
Symptoms are indicative of low voltage - but that could be due to 20-year old wiring.
Have you checked your grounds, and the main set of fusible links?
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:24 am
by kiwieurospec
chunkhead wrote: I had this problem a while back, trust me, I've changed Alternators three times!
Yeah had the same problem last winter I was sure it was alternator but was the fusible links. Both my cars have had problems with these lately, check that 1st because alternator can be a pita to remove. (with electric fans)
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:14 am
by hcca
If you do need a new alternator, a magna alternator is a much cheaper fix - read this:
http://forums.austarion.com/viewtopic.p ... alternator
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:55 pm
by Marc
as always much appreciated guys! thanks for the posts!
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:35 pm
by Chryzla
Ebay has them....
as for reco, i was told with a jap one lookin at $450 or so... bosch was cheaper however