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by **GDII** » Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:15 pm

Double post

by **GDII** » Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:18 pm

Got the alternator problem again.

Bought a new alternator 3 months ago and now it won't charge.

I have the exact same problem as I had before. Replacing the alternator seemed to fix it. But now I am not sure if its the alternator itself. It could be other wiring.

Symptoms are:

Battery charge light on.
Cat converter light on.
Engine fan light on.
Voltmeter gauge needle at the bottom of the shaded area.

by **Alex B** » Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:34 pm

You checked the belt? I dont envy you if its alternator again. :lol:

by **johndoe1025** » Fri Dec 26, 2008 8:01 pm

the other warning lights are because of low voltage, if you brought it new, it should have a warranty. take it back.

by **GDII** » Fri Dec 26, 2008 9:22 pm

Belt is fine. I check it regularly.

Warning lights make sense.

Think I will sell this car. Had so many problems with it.

by **Adamal** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:18 am

Sounds like the alternator is a dud. Was it rebuilt or just someone parting a car out?

by **Alex B** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:24 pm

Was a recon one apprently.

by **matt dunn** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:48 pm

I can repair them as am an Auto Elec,

but really dpends on what's wrong with it as to the $$$.

Also if it's had a bad patch up on the rotor, they are basically a throw away job.
They can be repaired properly and sucessfully, but not after they have been butchered.

by **GDII** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:49 pm

Its a recon. Took it back to get it sorted.

by **GDII** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 3:07 pm

The diode went pop so they gave me another whole alternator.

I still have my original alternator, I think that just needs new brushes. So I may get that fixed up as a backup if I ever have problems again.

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