tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60333999291353689902024-03-13T04:58:24.624-07:00how to change alternatorIsrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comBlogger225125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-30426019826046020222011-09-22T05:46:00.006-07:002011-09-22T05:46:57.001-07:00The big 3 upgrade?How hard is this upgrade? Is this upgrade capable of be<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> done without going to a shop? I want to purchase a HO alternator from eBay from a reliable source which I've heard of called Irragi alternators. I know what the big three means and it requires the upgrade of the following three power/ground cables which are the power wiring from the battery to the alternator, the ground from the battery to the chassis, and the ground strap to the engine/tranny to the chassis. How hard is it to change an alternator from a car and also the difficulty of upgrading the big 3?The big 3 upgrade?<br>You can also just add to the existing factory wiring for the big 3 instead of replacing. Use the stock wires for the correct lengths needed for each.<br><br /><br><br />Aternators only need a properly adjusted tension on the belt to work properly.<br><br /><br><br />Difficulty is dependant on the design of the car.The big 3 upgrade?<br>depending on the car it could be fairly easy or hard<br><br />you can IM me if you want to know more<li><a href=http://java.ittwit.com>java</a></li><li><a href=http://net.ittwit.com/3773249/help-with-streamreader>streamreader</a></li>Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-33969753106603991302011-09-22T05:46:00.005-07:002011-09-22T05:46:50.108-07:001989 Mercury Tracer?My belts are tight, but they do show dry rot How do I change the Alternator %26amp; Power Steer<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> belts on a 1989 Mercury Tracer. Nobody will touch it %26amp; to take it to a shop they want $250.00 just to change the belts. (my cost $15.00 for the belts). Also, the Alternator needs to be changed- any tips on how to do that?<br><br />Thanks.1989 Mercury Tracer?<br>Your best bet would be to get the Haynes manual for your car... it would be tough to give you step by step directions on here. You can get the manual at most any auto parts store... $15, and now you'll have it for any future projects.<br><br /><br><br />- Good Luck!1989 Mercury Tracer?<br>I had one of those it sucked!!!1989 Mercury Tracer?<br>Unless you have a good set of wrenches as well as a 1/2 inch drive socket set with the right sizes to fit the nuts and bolts, you can't do the job yourself. You will also need someone to lever the pump and alternator and hold it tight while you tighten the bolts. The job can be dangerous if you don't disconnect the battery properly and if it's required to get under a jacked up vehicle at any time. To get an idea of the cook book steps that would need to be followed for your car, go to the public library and read the Motors and Chilton's manuals for the repair. Also buy a http://www.haynes.com manual for your car.Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-83681102445207612222011-09-22T05:46:00.004-07:002011-09-22T05:46:42.913-07:00The gas dial on my 98 malibu is below the stop. how do i fix that.?i recently changed the alternator and had to disconnect my battery. after install<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> the new alternator i started the car and my gas gage was below e. it is stuck under the stop that it rests on when the car is off. when i start the car it springs up to the stop so it looks like the car is always out of gas. is there a way that i can fix this problem. i am not good with math and figuring out how much gas i have by way of how many miles i went is too much calculating.The gas dial on my 98 malibu is below the stop. how do i fix that.?<br>You need to have it replaced. It sounds like it spun all the way around and ended up under the stop. Possible a tension spring has sprung inside the gauge. That means you may have to get a replacement cluster. Contact you local Chevy dealer to find out the proper procedures. Possible cost for a cluster? $200-$300? Plus the labor to remove and replace it---$90? Just giving ballpark figures so you know what you may be getting to.The gas dial on my 98 malibu is below the stop. how do i fix that.?<br>honestly, you'd have to disassemble the cluster, open the gauge, and unstick it. (I know, not the answer you wanted)The gas dial on my 98 malibu is below the stop. how do i fix that.?<br>the first answer you got is right.you can take a cluster out and remove the front lense.unstuck the needle.I did it a bunch of times on a malibu.Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-77818455837956563232011-09-22T05:46:00.003-07:002011-09-22T05:46:33.000-07:00This is to Lunatic72... I have no idea how to "let you know."?Here's what's wrong with my car...the thermostat gets stuck. My heater, and I say that loosly, blows cold air almost all the time. When I slow down it blows cold air, when I turn the amount of heat that is suppose to blow from low to high it blows cold air. It will blow slighly warm air only if I am go<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> 60mph or greater and then only for a little while. May be 2 minutes. Then it blows cold again. Plus it doesn't blow very hard out of the vents. I was informed that it was the heating element. I'm guessing that the heating element and the heater core are the same thing? I can not afford to take it to a shop to fix and I do like to workon cars, I just don't have enough knowledge as to where and how to get to the heating element. I can take stuff off and put it back on that's not a problem. I have replaced alternators, changed spark plugs and I change my own oil. Plus I have put a starter on my dune buggie. So I'm not a complete idiot. But this heating element is getting the best of me.This is to Lunatic72... I have no idea how to %26quot;let you know.%26quot;?<br>Start by replacing your thermostat... if it's sticking... your coolant never stays in the engine block long enough to get any form of heat from it... and without hot coolant flowing through your heater core... the fan will just blow cold. Thermostat is cheap and easy... start there for sure.This is to Lunatic72... I have no idea how to %26quot;let you know.%26quot;?<br>try putting a higher temp. thermostat in. then check your fresh air intake and make sure there are no leaves or debris blocking it. As for the heater core, get ready to tear your dash half out to get to it. What kind of car?This is to Lunatic72... I have no idea how to %26quot;let you know.%26quot;?<br>Like dr. deviance said, start with the easy cheap stuff like the thermostat. If its sticking thats a big part of why not not getting heat. And I was stating you could <a href=http://email.ittwit.com>email</a> me andlet me know all of this. What year, make and model is this car?This is to Lunatic72... I have no idea how to %26quot;let you know.%26quot;?<br>Before changing anything, backflush the heater core. I thought my problem was the thermostat also but after fiddling around I did the flush. Easy enough to do. Take the heater core lines off of the engine and flush it with a garden hose. If you are not sure which one is the inlet and outlet, put the garden to both lines. Especially if its the GM red coolant. That will crystalize and gel up in the heater core. If that doesnt do it, then I would change thermostat before the heater core.This is to Lunatic72... I have no idea how to %26quot;let you know.%26quot;?<br>i say again...shop manual..15 dollars...pays 4 itself...over n over....step by step on every job u do.. lists what tools needed..no one sez element...heater core will get less laughs...before u do anything are you really really really sure its the core????.. change thermostate,,flush system...flush heater core both directions seperatly...[where hoses go into engine fire wall]. refill 50/50 coolant/water....check heat door is working... we need more mechanic girls..good luckThis is to Lunatic72... I have no idea how to %26quot;let you know.%26quot;?<br>You can pick up a good clue about this by feeling the heater hoses for temperature.That will show if hot coolant is entering the cab.If the line is hot near the engine but cooler away from it,something isn't letting it flow.Another possibility is an air lock in the system which can happen if it's been opened for some reason.I'm sure you know this already,but to be sure the coolant level is right,take off the radiator cap with the engine cool and top off the radiator.The first thing that happens when the coolant is low will be the heater acting up as you describe.This is to Lunatic72... I have no idea how to %26quot;let you know.%26quot;?<br>your heater core is fine as long as you don't see water leaking on the passenger side floor, forget about the heater core, you need to put a new thermostat in the engine and if it doesn't fix the problem you need to look at the heater controls and make sure the duct doors are opening properly.Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-73848142204872101072011-09-22T05:46:00.002-07:002011-09-22T05:46:23.240-07:001994 Honda Accord 5 speed turns and but shuts off soon after.?my '94 Accord will turn on after i turn the ignition over so many times. it just clicks when i turn the key, eventually turn<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> on. when its on, the rpm's will go so high, but will slowly drop until the car just shuts off altogether. and while its on, it will make a sort of broken putter.<br><br />i have had the battery charged twice in 3 weeks, and so im leaning toward the possibility of the alternator being the problem. if that is the case, how much would it be to have the alternator changed in a shop?<br><br />however, friends have suggested it either being the starter or a fuel pump.<br><br />does anyone have any ideas?<br><br />thank you very much.1994 Honda Accord 5 speed turns and but shuts off soon after.?<br>put a fuel pressure guage on the line and check the psi, also make sure ur gettign spark by grounding a spark plug to a ground on the car using a screw driver. I suggest you take it to a mechanic for them to look at it hands on,1994 Honda Accord 5 speed turns and but shuts off soon after.?<br>sorry to tell you go to a shop you have more then the alt bad and if you don't it will nickel and dime you to deathIsrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-8898546785929087302011-09-22T05:46:00.001-07:002011-09-22T05:46:13.565-07:00Do you need to take the pully off to change the bearings in an alternator? If so options on how to do that.?Yes you do because the bear<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a>s sits on the front housing of the alternator. You are wasting your time. It is better to just get a new or rebuilt one instead of going through all the hassle of taking the alternator apart. If you still want to do it, you will need a allen wrench and an impact gun and a puller.Do you need to take the pully off to change the bearings in an alternator? If so options on how to do that.?<br>Yes you do if you wish to attempt that which I would suggest you don't try if your only reason is to save money. You will only destroy what you have , ruin the core value and end up paying for a replacement and a useless bearing on top of it.<br><br />If you are just trying to fill an afternoon with a learning project, go for it.Do you need to take the pully off to change the bearings in an alternator? If so options on how to do that.?<br>Yes, then you got to press the shaft out and then press the bearing out. sometimes it`s cheaper to go the route of bearing replacement but sometimes i just buy a new one cause of the pain.Do you need to take the pully off to change the bearings in an alternator? If so options on how to do that.?<br>you can't change the bearings, and brushes, internal voltage regulator and time for the price of swapping it out with a rebuilt one.Do you need to take the pully off to change the bearings in an alternator? If so options on how to do that.?<br>You need to remove belt do not take it all the way off just enough to remove alternator and I hope you know what you are doing I use to re build them long time ago before they became modern but I still have the charm to build from scratch, Hope this helps,<li><a href=http://www.imwebhost.com/windows-web-server/index3.shtml>windows web server</a></li><li><a href=http://die-for-recipe.blogspot.com/>die for recipe</a></li>Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-6524686129184896672011-09-22T05:46:00.000-07:002011-09-22T05:46:02.592-07:00My car will start and work for ahout one hour until the battery is dead.I changed the battery and alternator.?I have a Toyota corolla station wagon 1990 and when I start the car it will work for about an hour until the battery is dead. I will recharge the battey the same th<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> will happen so I put in new the battery and a recondition alternator and the samething thing happens as before. <br><br />Is it the alternator not charging the battery? How about running a direct connection from the alternator to the battery? Is that possobile? Is there any device /modulator that it has to pass through before it reaches the battery?<br><br />Will a direct connection damage my battery and alternator?The recondition alternator has a 3 prong plug and two of the wires are slightly thicker than the one that was on the old alternator.The connecction I did was the same as the old oneMy car will start and work for ahout one hour until the battery is dead.I changed the battery and alternator.?<br>check your alternator and battery for loose cables. make sure the terminals on the battery properly secured and not able to slip.<br><br /><br><br />for the alternator, check the cables and make sure each bolt is tightened to it's maximum.My car will start and work for ahout one hour until the battery is dead.I changed the battery and alternator.?<br>Check to see if the batt has a dead cell (even though its new) and check if the alt is putting out. If u dont know how to do this or have a tester on hand go to ur local autoparts store and have them test it for you. If its no that u may have a short sumwhere draining ur batt. Also check ur grounds and make sure they are clean that causes probs also.My car will start and work for ahout one hour until the battery is dead.I changed the battery and alternator.?<br>Well, I haven't really had much e<a href=http://winxp.ittwit.com>xp</a>erience with Jap. Cars, but most modern vehicles will have a regulating swich soewhere between the alternator and the redirect cable. Also, Check the cables the<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a>elves. A faulty cable could mean that the full current is not getting back to the battery. Anyways, like i said, I am more familiar with American makes, But there should be some similarity.My car will start and work for ahout one hour until the battery is dead.I changed the battery and alternator.?<br>check the cables for any bare spots. might be grounding out.My car will start and work for ahout one hour until the battery is dead.I changed the battery and alternator.?<br>sounds like a wiring problem, however, have that alternator checked. new just means new it doesnt necessarily mean good. if it is , in fact, good have a competent mechanic check it out.My car will start and work for ahout one hour until the battery is dead.I changed the battery and alternator.?<br>i own a repair shop and the alternator is what regulates the voltage also on this one,it sounds like to me you have completely lost the ground wire from the body to the battery,and all its doing is running on battery voltage ,and not allowing the alternator to charge it back up,one thing you said that helped was it does this with both battery's and alternators ,so if i was you id be looking for a bad or loose ground wire from the body to the engine ,they have a lot of ground wires on them,and all of them are needed,i hope you find it,they can be hard to find when their doing this,good luck with it.My car will start and work for ahout one hour until the battery is dead.I changed the battery and alternator.?<br>Alternator Voltage Regulator is probably bad. You can buy them at auto-part store. This part basically controls the output of the alternator. For example, when the battery is charged the regulator will restricted the amount of amperage from the alternator allowing just enough to keep the car running. Most new vehicle have the regulator built in to the alternator. In your case they are two separate parts. <br><br />You can test to see if the alternator is working by disconnecting on of the battery terminals while the car is running, if the alternator and the regulator is good the car should stay running. If it dies the one of them is bad. Sometimes there are problems with recondition parts, so the alternator could still be bad. I don't think it is you battery, if it was the car would not ever die as long as it is running.My car will start and work for ahout one hour until the battery is dead.I changed the battery and alternator.?<br>The first thing I would try is putting a volt meter on the battery while the car is running. The battery should run just above 12 volts not running and around 13 to 15 running. While the car is running, if it doesnt read 13 to 15 its your alternator. I have purchased new remaned ones that were still bad. I would also check battery connections, broken wires , and ground cable to frame connection.My car will start and work for ahout one hour until the battery is dead.I changed the battery and alternator.?<br>new does not mean good. replace the alternatorMy car will start and work for ahout one hour until the battery is dead.I changed the battery and alternator.?<br>allso check the fuse that goto the battery or retest alt it might be falty diodes or brushesIsrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-76213532054026042832011-09-22T05:45:00.004-07:002011-09-22T05:45:51.126-07:00Dose anyone know how much it !?Dose anyone know how much it would cost to have my alternator changed for my 1993 Mazda MX6Dose anyone know how much it !?<br>if that's a antique i'm sure i will cost a bunch<br><br /><br><br />lol at first i thought you were somehow still driv<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> some useless hunk of old car junk yard trash.Dose anyone know how much it !?<br>You will need to contact an auto repair shop to get an estimate.Dose anyone know how much it !?<br>Around 150 dollars for the part and about 50 dollars for the labor at a reputable shop. If you don't know a shop you trust in your area check here: http://www.cartalk.com/content/mechx/Dose anyone know how much it !?<br>Shouldn't cost you but somewhere around 100 to 125 bucks. The alternator can be had for around 40 to 80 bucks depending on where you buy it. (AutoZone) The rest will be labor.Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-34937398832775345542011-09-22T05:45:00.003-07:002011-09-22T05:45:42.314-07:00My friend has a 1997 GMC Jimmy and she has had alot of problems with it so my question is?The battery keeps dy<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> out, and she has changed the alternator about 4 times and someone told her that it may be her computer chip. Does anyone know if it could be that? If so how much it would cost to replace. She also has replaced the battery several times and it was sitting for approx. 5 years and we bought a battery and it started right up. But the battery will only run for a minute. Thank You TracyMy friend has a 1997 GMC Jimmy and she has had alot of proble<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a> with it so my question is?<br>Don't ever buy a cheap battery, this is the main problem for most vehicles.<br><br />Yeah a cheap battery will work for a few weeks even months.<br><br />Then it's back to the same old problem.<br><br />I would try this first. Get a good battery with the most cranking amps you can get for your vehicle.<br><br />A well known name brand, not some name you never heard of.My friend has a 1997 GMC Jimmy and she has had alot of problems with it so my question is?<br>If it starts right up and then the battery is the only thing keeping it running...Meaning the alternator is not charging it up.The voltage regulator may be bad. I would take it to a Napa , Advance auto parts or an Auto zone and get them to put their Charging system tester on it. They will diagnose it for free because they want you to by the part from them. If the computer is bad they can also put a scanner on it and tell you if there is a possible bad computer. they will also do that check for free also.<br><br />Since your truck is manufactured after 1996 they should have the OBD2 connector to check it with.My friend has a 1997 GMC Jimmy and she has had alot of problems with it so my question is?<br>Oh good Lord, don't ever take your car to a parts store for service and diagnostics!! Yeah, ok, maybe for the battery or the alternator, but even then they try to sell you every little gadget part for putting in a new battery. They can tell you if your battery is dead, or your alternator is charging, but all they can tell you about your computer is if it has any diagnostic codes stored in it's memory. that's it. It is well known in the automotive community that GM alternators are not known for lasting the life a gm car. I know, I've put 4 on my gm car. The reason the battery keeps dying out is that there is probably a parasitic draw on it. Some electrical component is staying %26quot;awake%26quot; while the key is shut off. To determine if you have a parasitic draw on the battery, you need to disconnect the negative battery cable and install a parasitic test switch. This allows you to run the vehicle and operate all of the accessories and other electrical components in normal fashion, then open the switch and connect an ammeter to measure the current draw on the battery. It's better this way versus just disconnecting the battery and hooking up an ammeter in series because some electrical components will have a higher draw when the battery is first connected then when they power down, or go to sleep, the draw drops off. If you don't drive the vehicle after disconnecting the battery, some components may not effectively go to sleep. To determine the allowable parasitic draw on a battery, determine the reserve capacity of the battery and divide by 4. Example: a battery with a reserve capacity of 100 minutes will have an allowable parasitic draw of 25 miliamps. It is possible for a computer to draw excessive current and drain the battery. Typically, anything over 50 milliamps will draw a battery down over a week. You should take the vehicle to a reputable repair facility and have them test the entire electrical system. Load test the battery to determine the battery's state of charge, load test the alternator to determine if it is charging properly, perform a parasitic load test on the battery to check for unwanted current draw on the battery. Also check the battery cables for corrosion and high resistance, and loose connections. I know of several people who have had to replace the alternator many times on their vehicle. You can do like I did and buy an alternator that has a lifetime warranty against failure. This way if it fails again, you will only have to pay for labor to have it installed. On this vehicle, that is not very much because it is easily accessible.Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-89363921800804191592011-09-22T05:45:00.002-07:002011-09-22T05:45:33.047-07:00Can anyone tell me how to change the water pump/alternator belt on a 1977 280z (datsun)?Hello Miss Shelly.Since you are ask<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> it see<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a> that you are going to attempt this your self.I suggest U buy a repair manual(Chilton's or Haynes for about $16.00 @ most parts stores) Anyway if your Datsun only has one belt,it's as easy as loosening the alternator screw %26amp; the mounting screw.(at the bottom).Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-83584856621934287302011-09-22T05:45:00.001-07:002011-09-22T05:45:20.428-07:00Changing Generator to Alternator?I have a 1962 model Zepher Zodiac, and I would like to know how do I go about chang<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> my charging circuit from DC to AC. Thank you in advance.<br><br />If I can get diagra<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a> or links i would gladly appreciate it.Changing Generator to Alternator?<br>You can't charge a DC battery with AC. You have to convert(rectify) the AC to make DC, which charges the battery. <br><br /><br><br />If your car isn't charging while idling, you need a different(better) alternator, or something else is going on. Somewhere(maybe in the alternator itself) you will have a rectification circuit which takes your AC and converts it to DC. Maybe one of the diodes is bad, making for a serious losses in energy in your DC circuit.<br><br /><br><br />At any rate, if your car isn't charging sufficiently as-is, you're not going to get better performance by converting a faulty DC level back to AC, rectify it AGAIN and then charge your battery with it. You just introduced more losses by converting it AGAIN.Changing Generator to Alternator?<br>my dear realtor:<br><br /><br><br />in the houses is a lot better ac than dc.<br><br /><br><br />not in cars ,my dear.Changing Generator to Alternator?<br>The most common method is to install an one wire GM internal reg. alternator.<br><br />You can get one wire kits at auto parts stores to convert a regular 3 wire GM internal reg. alternator. ( 70s - 80s vintage stuff from any GM car engine )Changing Generator to Alternator?<br>of course, the bigger question is WHY.<br><br /><br><br />An alternator will produce AC current, but every single auto accessory known to man runs on DC.<br><br /><br><br />Unless you plan to bring your household appliances into the back seat to plug in? <br><br /><br><br />You can change the generator to an alternator, but meantime your distributor, brake lights, etc. all need DC so that Alternator usually has a built in converter to change it all back to DC anyway.<br><br /><br><br />So... back to my original question.... why? If you need AC power for some reason, why not simply purchase an inverter and wire that into your system?<br><br /><br><br />.Changing Generator to Alternator?<br>contack these peep they will hae everything you need. <br><br />www.ezwiring.com<br><br />good luck<li><a href=http://www.ggjjmm.com/my-rodents/index21.htm>rodents</a></li><li><a href=http://net.ittwit.com/3773249/help-with-streamreader>streamreader</a></li>Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-30486716879602715402011-09-22T05:45:00.000-07:002011-09-22T05:45:12.325-07:00My car lights go down when the sound its high?!?i got two amps, 4 components and a kicker 12, whenever i put them to sound very loud the lights goes like down with every beat, but today some guy on a car sound store told me that i need to buy a new car battery, a bigger one, because that might damage all the electrical system... <br><br />this is true?? then only with a battery will work? or i need to change the alternator to? or just leave that how it is??My car lights go down when the sound its high?!?<br>battery isn't the problem. when the engine is runn<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a>, the alternator supplies electrical power for the vehicle. yours, by the way, isn't putting out enough power. get a larger oneMy car lights go down when the sound its high?!?<br>replacing the battery is the best option. but if your lights are only dipping a little then you cold purchase a capacitor from any car audio retailor. what it does is hen the sub hits and needs more power it takes it from the cap instead of the car and taking to much power.My car lights go down when the sound its high?!?<br>it may be the wiring...<br><br />before buying a new battery or alternator, i would check all the wiring.<br><br />check grounds, fuses, connections, etc.<br><br />its not worth it to find out its not the battery or alternator after paying for it.<br><br />good luckIsrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-41881475818029279252011-09-22T05:44:00.004-07:002011-09-22T05:44:59.866-07:00How to change dodge spirit 94 alternator?remove the battery cable and remove the belt,then loosen and remove the bolts that hold it on,when you get it loose be sure and remove the wires on it before you pull the alternator out,other wise it may damage them,putt<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> it back is the same thing,make sure the battery cable is out of the way once you start doing this,total time should be about one hour for doing this job,take your time though and makes sure you put everything back right on it,good luck with it.How to change dodge spirit 94 alternator?<br>your welcome. <p><span>Report Abuse</span></p>Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-18721556000178533922011-09-22T05:44:00.003-07:002011-09-22T05:44:48.516-07:00How to change nissan sentra 93 alternator belt?depend<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> on engine, (this is for an sr20de motor) loosen the altenator by turning the bolt ontop of the altenator anti-clockwise which will drop it down to loosen the belt, the feed the new belt throught the pulley the same as the old one. then just tighten the altenator back up.Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-8753329029150843112011-09-22T05:44:00.002-07:002011-09-22T05:44:36.631-07:00How does a 'Single-Line Alternator' work, and is it necessarily beneficial?I have one on my 67' Mustang and I have to screw in a connector to the battery terminal if I want to start it (I leave it unscrewed when not driv<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> it for a while). It gets really hot and I'm pretty sure battery acid may be leaking. I'm wondering if I should change to a regular alternator.How does a %26039;Single-Line Alternator%26039; work, and is it necessarily beneficial?<br>A sinlge wire alternator, and a regular alternator are really the same thing. A %26quot;regular%26quot; alternator has the output wire and then another 2 wire plug. One of these is pulsed output that can actually be converted to drive a tach, and the other is the field activation wire. This typically runs up to a 10 amp (or so) fuse, and then to the ignition switch. Thus this only %26quot;activates%26quot; the alternator when the key is on. <br><br /><br><br />To convert a %26quot;regular%26quot; alternator to a single wire alternator, you simply jump the field activation wire to the output wire (which has battery voltage). <br><br /><br><br />The field activation does draw some current. If this vehicle is not a daily driver, then it will tend to discharge a battery. Just be advised that to convert to a %26quot;regular%26quot; alternator you must run a fused ignition voltage wire to the alternator (i.e. you can't just bolt it on and e<a href=http://winxp.ittwit.com>xp</a>ect it to work).Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-73252299806520766462011-09-22T05:44:00.001-07:002011-09-22T05:44:25.218-07:00How do i replace/ how much is an alternator in a 1995 ford contour GL?It's pretty old has 198k mi and won't keep a charge, i'm assum<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> it's the alternator, before i change it though i'm going to check all of my fuses, but just so i know, how much would a (probably) rebuilt one cost, if i did the labor? And what would predicted labor costs be if i chose to go to a mechanic?How do i replace/ how much is an alternator in a 1995 ford contour GL?<br>If you can get your hands on a multimeter check and make sure. The battery should be at 14+ volts when running.<br><br />The contour is not fun, i have done one once, and if i remember you have to go in from the bottom. Transverse mount is always a lot of fun.How do i replace/ how much is an alternator in a 1995 ford contour GL?<br>a rebuilt alt is about 100 to 130.00 and is under the car..it involves taking out the inner fender splash shield and other things...i know the main wire that go to it rub on the firewall brace and can short out ...you also have a fusible link located at the rear of the motor near the top it could be bad...anyway follow your battery cable to find the fusible link to see if its bad or corroded u need a test lite to see if power is coming through...anyway a mechanic shop will charge the hour diagnostic and then fix it at the cost of 350.00 to 450.00<li><a href=http://winxp.ittwit.com>xp</a></li><li><a href=http://www.ittwit.com>ittwit</a></li>Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-84584800966387154832011-09-22T05:44:00.000-07:002011-09-22T05:44:08.453-07:00How can I change my bike's alternator-output from charging a 6volt Battery to charge a 12volt battery?I changed the bike from 6volt to 12volt, but the charg<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> is still the same, and the battery keeps on running flat... please help??How can I change my bike%26039;s alternator-output from charging a 6volt Battery to charge a 12volt battery?<br>the coil in the alternator isn't large enough to produce 12 volts.<br><br />You will need a transformer before the regulator 2:1 ratio to boost the voltage from the alternator coil. You will also need a 12 volt regulatorIsrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-52922872546081122512011-09-22T05:43:00.004-07:002011-09-22T05:43:59.843-07:00How hard is it to change the ac and alternator belt on a 98 honda civic?it's not that hard to do. the belt tensioner should be on the alternator. loosen that up and remove the belt.How hard is it to change the ac and alternator belt on a 98 honda civic?<br>your best bet is to get a repair manualHow hard is it to change the ac and alternator belt on a 98 honda civic?<br>By the time you sat here and wrote this and waited on answers you could have been finished.Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-38204760089859389322011-09-22T05:43:00.003-07:002011-09-22T05:43:47.175-07:00Can a 12volt positive alternator be changed to negative earth system building triumph and want neg earth.?I am build<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> a triton with t140 engine boyer ignition sealed regulater rectifier and want to change wiring to negative earth. but dont know how.Can a 12volt positive alternator be changed to negative earth system building triumph and want neg earth.?<br>Can you give a few more details, I'm not sure what you are saying. You have chassis ground in most cars. I have added your question to my watch list.<br><br /><br><br />Good LuckCan a 12volt positive alternator be changed to negative earth system building triumph and want neg earth.?<br>no you will have to change the alternator an easy one to instal is the GM one off of any pre 82 GM car/truck it is an easy one wire install but you will have to make a custom braketCan a 12volt positive alternator be changed to negative earth system building triumph and want neg earth.?<br>british bikes did come with pos earth .when every thing else was neg .is the boyer system neg or pos earth .you may have to get a diff alt,what about a mag<a href=http://net.ittwit.com>net</a>o no baterry or alt.and a lot lighter.i think joe hunt mags is stillaround .ps dont think a gm truck alt will work ..if you use that pls send pix .lolIsrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-27482786160576477652011-09-22T05:43:00.002-07:002011-09-22T05:43:36.415-07:00Oil leakage from power steering tank in my ford au futura 2000 model?this leakage is on the connected pipe with lock nut in the tank.it make the alternator gone.i changed new alternator.i want to know why the problem occurs and how 2 fix it?<br><br />its urgent case.pls guide me who knows the answer soon.thanksOil leakage from power steer<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> tank in my ford au futura 2000 model?<br>Get something besides a Ford and that will cure problem as they have more proble<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a> then any other brand in USA.Oil leakage from power steering tank in my ford au futura 2000 model?<br>Go to a Auto wrecking yard and get a good one!...otherwise you will ruin more alternators!Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-11448028142853106212011-09-22T05:43:00.001-07:002011-09-22T05:43:25.846-07:00How to change air condition and alternator belts on 98 dodge neon?BPSKI is wrong. The 98 has two belts regardless if it is a DOHC engine or a SOHC engine. You first need to take off the power steer<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> belt, there is a ideler pulley that you can release tension on and that belt will come off. Then loosen the alternator and that belt will come off. Reverse the process and bam done..How to change air condition and alternator belts on 98 dodge neon?<br>It only has 1 belt that's called a serpentine belt it turns all the pulleys you can purchase a repair manual at auto parts like auto zone depending what part of the country you live<li><a href=http://vb.ittwit.com>vb</a></li><li><a href=http://net.ittwit.com>.net</a></li>Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-59959321805936520492011-09-22T05:43:00.000-07:002011-09-22T05:43:11.802-07:00How do you change a generator to an alternator?I have a 1963 mercury monterey and i want to switch the generator to an alternator what wires do i hook up or switch is it easy enough or to much headacheHow do you change a generator to an alternator?<br>Its almost the same th<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> except it first produces alternating electricity and then rectifies it to dirct electricity and pumps it in thru the battery.The alternator has the voltage regulator internally so U dont need an external one.<br><br />If your car uses a 12 volt battery and has a negative ground then you just take the thing and put it on.How do you change a generator to an alternator?<br>Try this site, its a different car but you will see what is involved....<br><br /><br><br />http://www.theddb.com/new/DDB_products/dIsrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-40900687662303223732011-09-22T05:42:00.003-07:002011-09-22T05:42:57.440-07:00How do I reset my security feature in my 1989 Fleetwood Coupe De Ville?I changed my alternator, and installed a new battery, but when i tried to start my car it woudn't start and the security light started flash<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a>. I contacted the Cadillac dealer to get assistance on reseting the system, but they refused to help me stating that I would have to bring the car in at a price of $150 to reset the security feature. Can anybody help me!!!!!!!!!How do I reset my security feature in my 1989 Fleetwood Coupe De Ville?<br>see your mechanic,,he will hook it up to his instument that they useIsrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-42196952930981796822011-09-22T05:42:00.002-07:002011-09-22T05:42:42.433-07:00How do I repair 91 Toyota Pavia van?How hard is it to change the alternator and where is it located?How do I repair 91 Toyota Pavia van?<br>most are not hard to remove if your sure that is what is wrong go to any parts store and buy a new one you open hood should be able to see it if its not on top or side of will have to look under but none are really hard and you can find many car repairs how to's by typ<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> so try how to replace alternator 1991 toyota pavia<br><br />how to replace alternator 1991 toyota<br><br />how to replace alternator 1991 toyota pavia video<br><br />and you might also find it by going to autozone.com and typing in your info they have many car repair how to's as wellHow do I repair 91 Toyota Pavia van?<br>If im not mistaken the engine in a toyota van is under the seats inside the van i have never worked on one of these vans.How do I repair 91 Toyota Pavia van?<br>The alternator is located neck to the fire wall. You may hap to take top engine month so you can pull the engine to the front of the vehicle. It easy to get out once you do that. Just unhook the battery so you don't short any thing out. You can flower the belt around to it. Make you to move the tenner off the belt so you can take it off the alternator. Leave the belt in place. The routing of the belt has to be right to run right and to get back on the alternator.Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033399929135368990.post-32965541281348250522011-09-22T05:42:00.001-07:002011-09-22T05:42:26.789-07:00How to change a 1996 Audi A4 alternator?I don't really know that much about cars but my car died the other day and I think someth<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> is wrong with either the battery or the alternator. How do I remove the alternator correctly? And about how much would a new one cost? And do I have to buy an alternator for an Audi or can it just be any kind?<br><br /><br><br />One more thing... is an alternator easy to install? Like can I do it myself or should I take it to a shop and have mechanic do it?How to change a 1996 Audi A4 alternator?<br>I would strongly advise you take it to a professional. There is VERY little you can do on these cars yourself. Sorry, but if you attempt to fiddle with it, you will probably create more proble<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a> than you fix, and your repair bill will go up accordingly.<br><br /><br><br />You will probably be looking at a bill of around $700-$800, if the alt is the problem.<br><br /><br><br />Always disconnect the negative battery terminal before doing any work on the electrical system. Remove the serp belt with a long 0 offset wrench. Then lift the car safely on a hoist, remove the belly pan, wires and air duct. Remove the 2 bolts attaching the generator the bracket, and pull it out from the bottom. <br><br /><br><br />You should use only a Bosch alternator, which will probably run you $400-$600. Call Carquest to find one.<br><br /><br><br />BTW, what leads you to believe that alternator is bad?Isrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11852060461539478931noreply@blogger.com