|
Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring.... |
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Alternator replacement
I have to say I am a bit surprised the altnernator has gone bad at 37K miles, so is the mechanic, he will test what he can before replacing the unit today however I am not getting my hopes up. I hope this is not the start to electrical gremlins in this truck. |
Sponsored Links | |
|
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Just got the truck back, they showed me the atlernator, it was original and the new one was new out of the bosch box, made in Germany rather then Mexico. I feel like I got a very good deal for 325 cash no tax. Hopefully this will be the first and last expense for a while since I have only owned the vehicle 4 weeks...
|
#3
|
||||
|
||||
Chances are since your car is 6 years old, very little mileage, it wasn't driven too often or for very long distances. Your battery was draining slowly and not receiving a full charge due to the alternator having such a short time to do its job. An alternator works harder to charge a battery that has less voltage present. You would think something that has been used for so little time would be less worn out, and still have a good amount of life left. Not in this case....
Make sure the mechanics give your battery a full charge before they install the alternator so that it wont be working double time to charge up your battery while powering the rest of the vehicle electrical system. |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Yeah, I was going to replace the battery today since its original and now the check engine light came on when on my way to get gas this morning. I own this thing 5 weeks... Not good.... Any ideas?
|
#5
|
||||
|
||||
If you replace your battery I reccomend a DEKA AGM battery. Same stock replacement with more CC's and CS's. Best Bang for your buck, and still cheaper than the stealers price of $250+ (Depends on who they can "stick") I see your from Long Island, you can purchase the battery wholesale from Deka's Wholesale warehouse in Babylon. It will run you about $175.00 opposed to Interstates $150 non AGM which cant withstand the cold as well as the Deka AGM.
__________________
|
#6
|
|||
|
|||
My light came on yesterday. I found a Bosch reman for 223, and I've been searching with no luck for a DIY on alt. replacement. Can anyone locate one for me please?
__________________
|
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Me, too. |
Bookmarks |
|
|
|