Dose anyone know how much it would cost to have my alternator changed for my 1993 Mazda MX6Dose anyone know how much it !?
if that's a antique i'm sure i will cost a bunch
lol at first i thought you were somehow still driving some useless hunk of old car junk yard trash.Dose anyone know how much it !?
You will need to contact an auto repair shop to get an estimate.Dose anyone know how much it !?
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 !?
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.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
My friend has a 1997 GMC Jimmy and she has had alot of problems with it so my question is?
The battery keeps dying 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 problems with it so my question is?
Don't ever buy a cheap battery, this is the main problem for most vehicles.
Yeah a cheap battery will work for a few weeks even months.
Then it's back to the same old problem.
I would try this first. Get a good battery with the most cranking amps you can get for your vehicle.
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?
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.
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?
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.
Don't ever buy a cheap battery, this is the main problem for most vehicles.
Yeah a cheap battery will work for a few weeks even months.
Then it's back to the same old problem.
I would try this first. Get a good battery with the most cranking amps you can get for your vehicle.
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?
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.
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?
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.
Can anyone tell me how to change the water pump/alternator belt on a 1977 280z (datsun)?
Hello Miss Shelly.Since you are asking it seems 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).
Changing Generator to Alternator?
I have a 1962 model Zepher Zodiac, and I would like to know how do I go about changing my charging circuit from DC to AC. Thank you in advance.
If I can get diagrams or links i would gladly appreciate it.Changing Generator to Alternator?
You can't charge a DC battery with AC. You have to convert(rectify) the AC to make DC, which charges the battery.
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.
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?
my dear realtor:
in the houses is a lot better ac than dc.
not in cars ,my dear.Changing Generator to Alternator?
The most common method is to install an one wire GM internal reg. alternator.
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?
of course, the bigger question is WHY.
An alternator will produce AC current, but every single auto accessory known to man runs on DC.
Unless you plan to bring your household appliances into the back seat to plug in?
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.
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?
.Changing Generator to Alternator?
contack these peep they will hae everything you need.
www.ezwiring.com
good luckrodents streamreader
If I can get diagrams or links i would gladly appreciate it.Changing Generator to Alternator?
You can't charge a DC battery with AC. You have to convert(rectify) the AC to make DC, which charges the battery.
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.
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?
my dear realtor:
in the houses is a lot better ac than dc.
not in cars ,my dear.Changing Generator to Alternator?
The most common method is to install an one wire GM internal reg. alternator.
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?
of course, the bigger question is WHY.
An alternator will produce AC current, but every single auto accessory known to man runs on DC.
Unless you plan to bring your household appliances into the back seat to plug in?
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.
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?
.Changing Generator to Alternator?
contack these peep they will hae everything you need.
www.ezwiring.com
good luck
My 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...
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?!?
battery isn't the problem. when the engine is running, 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?!?
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?!?
it may be the wiring...
before buying a new battery or alternator, i would check all the wiring.
check grounds, fuses, connections, etc.
its not worth it to find out its not the battery or alternator after paying for it.
good luck
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?!?
battery isn't the problem. when the engine is running, 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?!?
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?!?
it may be the wiring...
before buying a new battery or alternator, i would check all the wiring.
check grounds, fuses, connections, etc.
its not worth it to find out its not the battery or alternator after paying for it.
good luck
How 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,putting 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?
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How to change nissan sentra 93 alternator belt?
depending 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.
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