Thursday, June 2, 2011
My wife's Eclipse needs a new alternator.?
I need to replace my wife's alternator on a 99 Eclipse 2.0L non-turbo. I've changed alternators on American cars before, but the Eclipse is confusing. I've pulled off the plate and looked at the belt and I can't figure out the best way to take it off. To make matters worse, it's only accessible from under the car. I need to know how to do it asap!My wife's Eclipse needs a new alternator.?put the car on ramps makes it a lot easier
How do you change a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee alternator?
how to take belt off without messing somthing upHow do you change a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee alternator?your going to need some socketsHow do you change a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee alternator?Make sure to disconnect the battery first and then take the pressure off of the tensior pulley and take the belt off, then there should be about 2 or 3 bolts holding it on as well, and there should be about 2 different wires going to the alternator, undo the wires first and then take the bolts out, then the alternator should come right out, when you are ready to put the new one on do the wires first and make sure you hook up the right ones, then bolt it back in loosen up the tensioner, put the belt back on ans make sure it is run right there should be a pic of it on the fan shroud and then tighten it back up, hook the battery back up and then crank it up and you should have no problemsHow do you change a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee alternator?do it from under the vehicle!
What do you think is up with the power steering?
before, the power steering kept slipping and making that screeching sound so we got the belt changed and it fixed it. but now...a few months after we changed the belt, the same problem is happening, but not nearly as much. keep in mind it happens way more often in cold weather. also when you hear the screeches, the headlights dim, which mean the alternator is slipping right? and if you turn the wheel all the way, sometimes the battery charge indicator light up.
what do you think is wrong? not enough power steering fluid? or does the belt need to be adjusted? what is it?
if it does need to be readjusted, how would i do that? do you know if it has a tensioner or if i'd have to adjust the position of the alternator to change the tension?
91' toyota previa
thanksWhat do you think is up with the power steering?new belts will stretch so you probably need to tighten the belt. Most of the time you need to loosen the alternator Use a pry bar to pull it tight and re tighten the bolts. the alternator is on a slide mount so this can be done What do you think is up with the power steering?sounds like the blt is slipping, try replacing the belt and if that dont work make sure you have enough tension on the belt itself.What do you think is up with the power steering?Usually when you hear that squealing, you need more fluid in your powersteering reservoir.
As far as the lights going out/blinking, there must be a short in the wiring, or possible a problem with the ignition switch.
It very well could be that you need a new power steering pump. Here is the web site for a very affordable place to get auto parts.
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What do you think is up with the power steering?if it is a single serpentine belt then the spring in the tensioner is probably bad, or it's sticking....
the spring in the tensioner is self adjusting...
the tensioner is the pulley at the top that is not connected to anything....just a pulley on a bracket....What do you think is up with the power steering?the belt tensioner should be replaced
hope that helps
what do you think is wrong? not enough power steering fluid? or does the belt need to be adjusted? what is it?
if it does need to be readjusted, how would i do that? do you know if it has a tensioner or if i'd have to adjust the position of the alternator to change the tension?
91' toyota previa
thanksWhat do you think is up with the power steering?new belts will stretch so you probably need to tighten the belt. Most of the time you need to loosen the alternator Use a pry bar to pull it tight and re tighten the bolts. the alternator is on a slide mount so this can be done What do you think is up with the power steering?sounds like the blt is slipping, try replacing the belt and if that dont work make sure you have enough tension on the belt itself.What do you think is up with the power steering?Usually when you hear that squealing, you need more fluid in your powersteering reservoir.
As far as the lights going out/blinking, there must be a short in the wiring, or possible a problem with the ignition switch.
It very well could be that you need a new power steering pump. Here is the web site for a very affordable place to get auto parts.
www.pullapart.com
What do you think is up with the power steering?if it is a single serpentine belt then the spring in the tensioner is probably bad, or it's sticking....
the spring in the tensioner is self adjusting...
the tensioner is the pulley at the top that is not connected to anything....just a pulley on a bracket....What do you think is up with the power steering?the belt tensioner should be replaced
hope that helps
How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?
I have a car that we changed the water pump and alternator/air conditioning belt on. Now when I crank it it goes thump thump thump like its going to stop running at first. If I give it gas it sounds fine except the belt starts squeaking. After a few seconds it acts fine. It only does this when its first cranked and if its been itting for more than about 10 minutes since it was last cranked. When the water pump was changed it was very hard to get to. We had to take off the air filter, timing belt, Airconditoner belt. Im really sure the timing is right cause it drives really good. I was just wondering what could be causing this and how to fix it. Also how do I get the belt to quit squeaking? Thanks for your answers.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?other than adjusting the belt ,which i would start there,you can also use a bar of soap and rub it on the belt for temporary relief of noise.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Tighten the belt
Replace the belt
Spray the belt with WD40How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Re-adjust the tension of the belt.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Not sure the belt is the problem; you could try tightening up the pump, or spray a product you can get at an auto parts store called %26quot;belt dressing%26quot; that will help it.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?check the belt tensionerHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?I would check the belt for fluid in the %26quot;tread%26quot;. Like; oil, antifreeze, power steering fluid, etc. Usually a belt squeals when it's gotten wet with some sort of lubricant.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?A very simple way you can try is that try to spray water over the belt ...most of the times it works..Pls check the whether the belt are too tight..if so adjust it.Because if the belt is too tight it may affect the water pump bearing also.
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bahrainHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?i will need to readjust the beltHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?First: Lets assume that your problem is a squeaking belt.
One easy way to find out is to go to auto parts store and get a can of spray %26quot;Belt Dressing%26quot; about a 3.00 item
With your motor running spray alll the belts you can see.
Wear some protective eye wear when you do this.
If it is just the belt (being new) the squeaking should stop.
If that is not the problem, you may have your belts too tight and some adjustment is needed. Lets hope the spray works out for you. (oh by the way, the spray is good for lawn mower belts as well).How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Put a little brake fluid on it. I bet it's a Mitsubishi. Enjoy.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Change or adjust the fan belt.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?A belt that has gotten antifreeze or water on will be noisy. With new belts, they will stretch and not pull and the sqeaking is due to slipage. New belts need to be retightened after two weeks and sometimes done two or three times before they settle in. If your car has an automatic tensionor (spring loaded) the spring may have lost its power, or broke, or the belt could be too long. The squeaking right at start-up is the altenator requiring the extra *unph* to put back into the battery what you took out on startup.
Is the thump, thump, thump at startup the engine turning over that hard? Did you double check your timing marks before and after your work? Have the timing checked.
Replace the belt
Spray the belt with WD40How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Re-adjust the tension of the belt.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Not sure the belt is the problem; you could try tightening up the pump, or spray a product you can get at an auto parts store called %26quot;belt dressing%26quot; that will help it.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?check the belt tensionerHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?I would check the belt for fluid in the %26quot;tread%26quot;. Like; oil, antifreeze, power steering fluid, etc. Usually a belt squeals when it's gotten wet with some sort of lubricant.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?A very simple way you can try is that try to spray water over the belt ...most of the times it works..Pls check the whether the belt are too tight..if so adjust it.Because if the belt is too tight it may affect the water pump bearing also.
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bahrainHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?i will need to readjust the beltHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?First: Lets assume that your problem is a squeaking belt.
One easy way to find out is to go to auto parts store and get a can of spray %26quot;Belt Dressing%26quot; about a 3.00 item
With your motor running spray alll the belts you can see.
Wear some protective eye wear when you do this.
If it is just the belt (being new) the squeaking should stop.
If that is not the problem, you may have your belts too tight and some adjustment is needed. Lets hope the spray works out for you. (oh by the way, the spray is good for lawn mower belts as well).How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Put a little brake fluid on it. I bet it's a Mitsubishi. Enjoy.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Change or adjust the fan belt.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?A belt that has gotten antifreeze or water on will be noisy. With new belts, they will stretch and not pull and the sqeaking is due to slipage. New belts need to be retightened after two weeks and sometimes done two or three times before they settle in. If your car has an automatic tensionor (spring loaded) the spring may have lost its power, or broke, or the belt could be too long. The squeaking right at start-up is the altenator requiring the extra *unph* to put back into the battery what you took out on startup.
Is the thump, thump, thump at startup the engine turning over that hard? Did you double check your timing marks before and after your work? Have the timing checked.
Anyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?
I have a 96 toyota corolla. it's not a nice car, so i don't want to take it to a mechanic and pay to get it fixed. the problem is, the battery won't stay charged for more than 10 hours. just got a new battery, it went dead within 24 hours. i am going to try and troubleshoot myself with a multimeter on the fuses. my question is, what do I do once I find the battery leak? I don't see how finding the fuse leak will give enough info to troubleshoot the battery prob further.
if it makes any difference, i recently replaced the radiator and changed the alternator belt. thanks all.Anyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?Remove the negative battery terminal and place a test light between the terminal and the cable end. If there is a significant draw on the battery, the test light will light bright. (Be sure everything is turned off and all of the doors are closed.)
Now simply remove the fuses one at a time and recheck the test light in the same manner - when you remove a fuse and the light goes out, you have pinpointed the faulty circuit. If none of the fuses shuts the light off, remove the alternator positive feed and recheck the light.
Added: Once you find the faulty circuit, for instance, the interior light fuse - I would start by removing all of the courtesy bulbs. If that doesn't put the light out, you may need to get a wiring diagram and see if that particular circuit feeds any other components (such as a trunk light, under hood light, glove box light, instrument lights and so forth.)Anyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?you r suppsoe to charge it longer then 10 hours it is a car batteryAnyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?Take to auto parts store and let them test the alternator, they will tell you wheather it is the alt or not . Make sure all connections are tight and that your belt tenioner is not looseing its tension.Anyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?Well, the radiator should be a non-issue in this case.
But, when you changed the alternator belt, did you get it tight enough?
Also, the problems you are describing could be consistent with a shot alternator. Is it dying after 10 hours of running or after 10 hours?
Could also be an electrical leak in your car draining the battery while it's off. Especially on a car that age.
Assuming you're right, and the battery is losing charge, then just replace the battery. The way to see if that's the case simply is just to get the car running and make sure the battery is charged up all the way. Then shut off the car and take the battery out. Set the battery on the counter. Next day, put the battery back in and see how it performs after 12 or so hours out of the car.Anyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?FIRST THING I WOULD CHECK IS ALL THE MAIN BATTERY HOT WIRES TO SEE IF ALL THE INSULATION IS STILL ON THE WIRES THEN SEE IF ANY MAIN HOT WIRES ARE TOUCHING ANY METAL ANYWHERE IF UR WIRES ARE TIED TOGETHER WITH ZIP TIES CUFT THE ZIP TIES SEPARATE ALL THE WIRES AND ELECTRICAL TAPE THEM AND RE ZIP TIE THEMAnyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?first make sure altentaor is chargeing . . now to check for a drain . a test light . take off pos bat ternimal . put test light in be twin pos . bat terminal an pos cable . if lights up you have a drain shourt . now leve light hook up an pull fuses one at a time till light goeas out . an your drain is in that cirket. if not imporent cirket just leave fuse out or trace that cirket out till you find pos wire that is shorting out or fed backAnyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?now that you have a meter, the first thing to do is check the voltage at the batt with car running.
if the alt is working it will measure 14.5 volts or above.
if it reads 12.5 or 13 volts , the alt is not charging.
A working alt will charge a new batt in about 10 minuets.Anyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?It's the alternator. Do a voltage test when running and if its not around 13.5-14.5 volts, then its a bad alternator.asian hair how to cut hair
if it makes any difference, i recently replaced the radiator and changed the alternator belt. thanks all.Anyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?Remove the negative battery terminal and place a test light between the terminal and the cable end. If there is a significant draw on the battery, the test light will light bright. (Be sure everything is turned off and all of the doors are closed.)
Now simply remove the fuses one at a time and recheck the test light in the same manner - when you remove a fuse and the light goes out, you have pinpointed the faulty circuit. If none of the fuses shuts the light off, remove the alternator positive feed and recheck the light.
Added: Once you find the faulty circuit, for instance, the interior light fuse - I would start by removing all of the courtesy bulbs. If that doesn't put the light out, you may need to get a wiring diagram and see if that particular circuit feeds any other components (such as a trunk light, under hood light, glove box light, instrument lights and so forth.)Anyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?you r suppsoe to charge it longer then 10 hours it is a car batteryAnyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?Take to auto parts store and let them test the alternator, they will tell you wheather it is the alt or not . Make sure all connections are tight and that your belt tenioner is not looseing its tension.Anyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?Well, the radiator should be a non-issue in this case.
But, when you changed the alternator belt, did you get it tight enough?
Also, the problems you are describing could be consistent with a shot alternator. Is it dying after 10 hours of running or after 10 hours?
Could also be an electrical leak in your car draining the battery while it's off. Especially on a car that age.
Assuming you're right, and the battery is losing charge, then just replace the battery. The way to see if that's the case simply is just to get the car running and make sure the battery is charged up all the way. Then shut off the car and take the battery out. Set the battery on the counter. Next day, put the battery back in and see how it performs after 12 or so hours out of the car.Anyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?FIRST THING I WOULD CHECK IS ALL THE MAIN BATTERY HOT WIRES TO SEE IF ALL THE INSULATION IS STILL ON THE WIRES THEN SEE IF ANY MAIN HOT WIRES ARE TOUCHING ANY METAL ANYWHERE IF UR WIRES ARE TIED TOGETHER WITH ZIP TIES CUFT THE ZIP TIES SEPARATE ALL THE WIRES AND ELECTRICAL TAPE THEM AND RE ZIP TIE THEMAnyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?first make sure altentaor is chargeing . . now to check for a drain . a test light . take off pos bat ternimal . put test light in be twin pos . bat terminal an pos cable . if lights up you have a drain shourt . now leve light hook up an pull fuses one at a time till light goeas out . an your drain is in that cirket. if not imporent cirket just leave fuse out or trace that cirket out till you find pos wire that is shorting out or fed backAnyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?now that you have a meter, the first thing to do is check the voltage at the batt with car running.
if the alt is working it will measure 14.5 volts or above.
if it reads 12.5 or 13 volts , the alt is not charging.
A working alt will charge a new batt in about 10 minuets.Anyone with knowledge on car batteries, please respond..?It's the alternator. Do a voltage test when running and if its not around 13.5-14.5 volts, then its a bad alternator.
How much will a complete tune up cost on an 1993 model just purchased?
I'm considering buying a 1993 mitsubishi eclipse with around 130,000 miles. He has apparently recently changed the alternator belt, the ac belt, radiator and put in a new battery. I want to keep this car running for a decent amount of time, hopefully past 200,000. If i want to keep it in shape exactly what other parts should i replace and how much will each part cost to install (I will not be preforming any repairs or replacements). How often should i replace these as well?
Any other tips when buying a used first car from a private party, please share.How much will a complete tune up cost on an 1993 model just purchased?Have a mechanic do a complete inspection, especially on a high mileage vehicle. Get receipts and dates/mileage records for repairs made.Whatever car you buy, get a repair manual from an auto parts store for that car - it will have basic repair info, along w/photos. Look online at www.edmunds.com for car pricing and reliability infoHow much will a complete tune up cost on an 1993 model just purchased?Don't believe what the seller tells you about any repairs unless the seller has the receipts to prove the repairs were actually performed.
There is no way to tell what any parts will need to be replaced.How much will a complete tune up cost on an 1993 model just purchased?lots of money
Any other tips when buying a used first car from a private party, please share.How much will a complete tune up cost on an 1993 model just purchased?Have a mechanic do a complete inspection, especially on a high mileage vehicle. Get receipts and dates/mileage records for repairs made.Whatever car you buy, get a repair manual from an auto parts store for that car - it will have basic repair info, along w/photos. Look online at www.edmunds.com for car pricing and reliability infoHow much will a complete tune up cost on an 1993 model just purchased?Don't believe what the seller tells you about any repairs unless the seller has the receipts to prove the repairs were actually performed.
There is no way to tell what any parts will need to be replaced.How much will a complete tune up cost on an 1993 model just purchased?lots of money
"98" F150 belt tension problem. ?
How do I loosen the belt in order to change the alternator? I was able to pull the older one and found the tension pulley, but the bolts just turns and the tension pulley will not give way or move. Am I missing something? Any help would be great, thanks...%26quot;98%26quot; F150 belt tension problem. ?there should be a place in the end of the tensioner arm to put iether a 1/2%26quot; or3/8%26quot; drive wratchet into to relieve the tension and thus install the belt%26quot;98%26quot; F150 belt tension problem. ?http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairG%26quot;98%26quot; F150 belt tension problem. ?if you find the tensioner,the bracket that the tensioner is on should have a square hole for a half inch socket to fit into,a breaker bar is the best to use for this,just put it in the hole and pull it till the belt is loose enough to come off,it is a high tension spring and you should only turn it about a quarter turn if that much,someone to help pull the belt off as you pull on the wrench would be a big plus.
1985 Toyota Starlet; Timing belt replacment GONE WRONG... Help!!!!?
Hello its a Toyota Starlet 1985, 1.0L, 12V, 1E engine. I was trying to change the timing belt, however, I could not find the timing mark on crankshaft pulley, so I took the risk and pulled the belt off and installed the new one. Now the car won't start. I cranked it 3 times, but nothing. It did not sound like something is broken, pulley somehow turned and maybe timing belt is off by a few sprockets.
I opened up everything to look, but again could not find timing mark on the lower pulley. I can see the marks on upper pulley and also the mark on engine near crankshaft pulley, but no mark on crankshaft pulley itself. On the outer crankshaft pulley i.e. the one that turns alternator belt, there are many marks, from 0 to 10. Can those marks be used somehow? Under the hood it says Ignition timing 5 degrees with vacuum off, if I fit that pulley back how would I know which mark is TDC? Is it the same as ignition timing value i.e. 5 degree? or is TDC at 10 degrees (The highest mark)?
I was doing this in a rented garage and had to leave it in there, now I have two hours in morning to do this.
There is no repair manual available for this car. Please suggest how to fix this.
Thank you for your answers.1985 Toyota Starlet; Timing belt replacment GONE WRONG... Help!!!!?You need to find the mark, car wont start or will run like crap if timing is off . Pull spark plug one , put the dipstick in the hole turn the engine until it comes up all the way that's your TDC . If you remove the crank pulley you will see your mark on the timing belt gear . If it says 5 deg that's where it should be . After finding TDC line up you cam and put on your timing Belt. Done!
I opened up everything to look, but again could not find timing mark on the lower pulley. I can see the marks on upper pulley and also the mark on engine near crankshaft pulley, but no mark on crankshaft pulley itself. On the outer crankshaft pulley i.e. the one that turns alternator belt, there are many marks, from 0 to 10. Can those marks be used somehow? Under the hood it says Ignition timing 5 degrees with vacuum off, if I fit that pulley back how would I know which mark is TDC? Is it the same as ignition timing value i.e. 5 degree? or is TDC at 10 degrees (The highest mark)?
I was doing this in a rented garage and had to leave it in there, now I have two hours in morning to do this.
There is no repair manual available for this car. Please suggest how to fix this.
Thank you for your answers.1985 Toyota Starlet; Timing belt replacment GONE WRONG... Help!!!!?You need to find the mark, car wont start or will run like crap if timing is off . Pull spark plug one , put the dipstick in the hole turn the engine until it comes up all the way that's your TDC . If you remove the crank pulley you will see your mark on the timing belt gear . If it says 5 deg that's where it should be . After finding TDC line up you cam and put on your timing Belt. Done!
How do I change the power steering belt on a 1985 Oldsmobile 98 3.8L V6?
I have a 1985 Oldsmobile 98 3.8L V6 and the belt that seems to run the power steering and the water pump is very loose and worn out. It is inside the belt that runs the Alternator etc. I know with the alternator loosening the one bolt allows it to move down to remove the belt and up to tighten it back up so I can do that to get to the power steering belt but how do you take the power steering belt on and off? What keeps and releases the tension so I can change it out? Thanks in advance for any answers. I will choose however gives me the best answer.How do I change the power steering belt on a 1985 Oldsmobile 98 3.8L V6?This should be the setup you have, if it uses V-belts, as opposed to a Serpentine multi-groove belt.
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Loosen the 3 bolts/nuts that have asterisks next to them. Note that one nut is in the back. When you tighten belt, be careful prying against the pump, as the reservoir case bends easily, and you could make it leak. Best to pry against the top/front area. Also, there are 2 bolts to loosen on the Alternator. One that goes through the slot, and another that serves as a pivot point. Easier to move if you loosen both. If it already was loose enough that you didn't have to loosen the pivot bolt, make sure you tighten it when you're done.How do I change the power steering belt on a 1985 Oldsmobile 98 3.8L V6?i had a pontiac 6000 I think is similiar...there should be a tensioner...a kind of do nothing pulley that the belt runs through...normaly there is a nut/bolt that secures it in place or it is a constant tension type. there is alwys a spot to adjut it.sometimes it is a 3/8 drive socket(square you turn it in desired direction to temporarily release the tension,while knocking the belt off...
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Loosen the 3 bolts/nuts that have asterisks next to them. Note that one nut is in the back. When you tighten belt, be careful prying against the pump, as the reservoir case bends easily, and you could make it leak. Best to pry against the top/front area. Also, there are 2 bolts to loosen on the Alternator. One that goes through the slot, and another that serves as a pivot point. Easier to move if you loosen both. If it already was loose enough that you didn't have to loosen the pivot bolt, make sure you tighten it when you're done.How do I change the power steering belt on a 1985 Oldsmobile 98 3.8L V6?i had a pontiac 6000 I think is similiar...there should be a tensioner...a kind of do nothing pulley that the belt runs through...normaly there is a nut/bolt that secures it in place or it is a constant tension type. there is alwys a spot to adjut it.sometimes it is a 3/8 drive socket(square you turn it in desired direction to temporarily release the tension,while knocking the belt off...
Changing Alternator in 1998 Chevy Malibu LS?
We got the belt off the alternator but now we are totally stuck. How many bolts etc are there to take off? If anyone could help us with the next step of taking the old one out and putting the new one in it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.. Don't really have the money to take it to the shop so we're trying to do it ourselves first..Changing Alternator in 1998 Chevy Malibu LS? Autozone .com has a free online repair guide for that car. Changing the alternator is not that difficult. You should keep this website among your favorites as it will come in handy in the future.Changing Alternator in 1998 Chevy Malibu LS?here are the procedures:
http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGChanging Alternator in 1998 Chevy Malibu LS?if its typical there will be a pivot bolt opposite the pinch bolt which held the adjustment locked. the pivot bolt may be in one or 2 pieces. There are at least 2 wires on it, an heavy wire and a light one-disconnect battery earth before removing the wires from the alternator. If the heavy wire has a nut over it, be careful when you undo it that what's underneath doesn't undo also. disconnect wiring. remove pivot(s) remove alt via the easiest route, up or down. Install is reverse. when refitted, replace charge bulb in dash. A faulty bulb can prevent charging, so a new one is cheap insurance. Changing Alternator in 1998 Chevy Malibu LS?there should be only 1 bolt, unless there,s a bracket.cat my myspace
http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGChanging Alternator in 1998 Chevy Malibu LS?if its typical there will be a pivot bolt opposite the pinch bolt which held the adjustment locked. the pivot bolt may be in one or 2 pieces. There are at least 2 wires on it, an heavy wire and a light one-disconnect battery earth before removing the wires from the alternator. If the heavy wire has a nut over it, be careful when you undo it that what's underneath doesn't undo also. disconnect wiring. remove pivot(s) remove alt via the easiest route, up or down. Install is reverse. when refitted, replace charge bulb in dash. A faulty bulb can prevent charging, so a new one is cheap insurance. Changing Alternator in 1998 Chevy Malibu LS?there should be only 1 bolt, unless there,s a bracket.
I cant figure out how to put the belt back on my engine?
i had to change my alternator and i cant figure out how to put the belt back on correctly. 98 ford escort zx2 sport.I cant figure out how to put the belt back on my engine?It's different for every car, so not many people can tell you exactly without showing you a diagram.
The diagram should be on the fan shroud. If not, it should be in the owners manual. If not, go to a used car lot and find a like car and draw your own schematic.
You may also get that info and all other repair info from your manual (Hayne's Repair man.) Costs about twenty bucks at your auto zone and worth every penny. Do NOT purchase Chilton's.I cant figure out how to put the belt back on my engine?There should be a diagram under the hood somewhere. If you can't find it, check the owner's manual.I cant figure out how to put the belt back on my engine?I can't be precise because i haven't changed one on that kind of car but usually all you have to do is loosen the alternator support bracket slide the belt over it and one or two other pulleys make sure they (the pulleys) are all in the same plane so the belt isn't twisted then hand tighten the support,use a tire iron and pull the alternator TIGHT against the belt and retighten the support bracket.
That should do it (use the tire iron for leverage its got to be real tight) some times the owners manual will have a picture of the belt and where/how it goes! (if you don't remember.)I cant figure out how to put the belt back on my engine?Find your owners manual and from there locate your %26quot;belt tensioner%26quot;. You can ease the tension so replacing the belt is possible.
The diagram should be on the fan shroud. If not, it should be in the owners manual. If not, go to a used car lot and find a like car and draw your own schematic.
You may also get that info and all other repair info from your manual (Hayne's Repair man.) Costs about twenty bucks at your auto zone and worth every penny. Do NOT purchase Chilton's.I cant figure out how to put the belt back on my engine?There should be a diagram under the hood somewhere. If you can't find it, check the owner's manual.I cant figure out how to put the belt back on my engine?I can't be precise because i haven't changed one on that kind of car but usually all you have to do is loosen the alternator support bracket slide the belt over it and one or two other pulleys make sure they (the pulleys) are all in the same plane so the belt isn't twisted then hand tighten the support,use a tire iron and pull the alternator TIGHT against the belt and retighten the support bracket.
That should do it (use the tire iron for leverage its got to be real tight) some times the owners manual will have a picture of the belt and where/how it goes! (if you don't remember.)I cant figure out how to put the belt back on my engine?Find your owners manual and from there locate your %26quot;belt tensioner%26quot;. You can ease the tension so replacing the belt is possible.
Anyone know how to loosen the serpentine belt on a taurus wagon?
I just bought an older (1999) ford taurus wagon and need to change the alternator. Where do they hide the bolts to adjust the tension of the idler? And are there any simple tricks to removing or replacing these alternators?
Thanks a bunch.Anyone know how to loosen the serpentine belt on a taurus wagon?you need a special tool if you go to just about any auto parts store you can buy a kit it comes with all the sockets and handles that you will need you might not use it alot but you will be glad you have it when you need it....... all the other ideas could work but it is so close to the strut tower just by the kit it will save you money in band-aidsAnyone know how to loosen the serpentine belt on a taurus wagon?stick a 3/8 ratchet in the hole and move it to make it looser. you can't adjust the tension. They are set, you just rotate it with a ratchet.Anyone know how to loosen the serpentine belt on a taurus wagon?it takes a special wrench but you should be able to push it in the direction to loosen it with your hand spring loaded try that.Anyone know how to loosen the serpentine belt on a taurus wagon?in the middle of your tension-er there is a bolt get a wrench.and simply turn the bolt and that will give you play to remove your belt .there is no way to adjust that spring loaded tension-er pulley..if its bad replace it..good luckAnyone know how to loosen the serpentine belt on a taurus wagon?the hole doug w. is talking about is in the belt tensioner,it may be 1/2 instead of 3/8 i just helped my son change a belt on his 95 couger %26amp; it was 1/2.just put the breaker bar or ratchet in the square hole in the tensioner %26amp; rotate clockwise to loosen the preload off of the tensioner %26amp; the belt comes right off!Anyone know how to loosen the serpentine belt on a taurus wagon?there are two types of tensioner adjusters.one type has a squre hole cut out in it so you can insert a rachet or breaker bar into it and either push or pull to release tension.the other type has a hex head bolt on it usually a 14mm socket on a rachet will dp the trick and again you either push or pullAnyone know how to loosen the serpentine belt on a taurus wagon?The tensioner is spring loaded,use a break bar or ratchet to pull the tensioner in and release the belt. This is a square hole the size of the ratchet
Thanks a bunch.Anyone know how to loosen the serpentine belt on a taurus wagon?you need a special tool if you go to just about any auto parts store you can buy a kit it comes with all the sockets and handles that you will need you might not use it alot but you will be glad you have it when you need it....... all the other ideas could work but it is so close to the strut tower just by the kit it will save you money in band-aidsAnyone know how to loosen the serpentine belt on a taurus wagon?stick a 3/8 ratchet in the hole and move it to make it looser. you can't adjust the tension. They are set, you just rotate it with a ratchet.Anyone know how to loosen the serpentine belt on a taurus wagon?it takes a special wrench but you should be able to push it in the direction to loosen it with your hand spring loaded try that.Anyone know how to loosen the serpentine belt on a taurus wagon?in the middle of your tension-er there is a bolt get a wrench.and simply turn the bolt and that will give you play to remove your belt .there is no way to adjust that spring loaded tension-er pulley..if its bad replace it..good luckAnyone know how to loosen the serpentine belt on a taurus wagon?the hole doug w. is talking about is in the belt tensioner,it may be 1/2 instead of 3/8 i just helped my son change a belt on his 95 couger %26amp; it was 1/2.just put the breaker bar or ratchet in the square hole in the tensioner %26amp; rotate clockwise to loosen the preload off of the tensioner %26amp; the belt comes right off!Anyone know how to loosen the serpentine belt on a taurus wagon?there are two types of tensioner adjusters.one type has a squre hole cut out in it so you can insert a rachet or breaker bar into it and either push or pull to release tension.the other type has a hex head bolt on it usually a 14mm socket on a rachet will dp the trick and again you either push or pullAnyone know how to loosen the serpentine belt on a taurus wagon?The tensioner is spring loaded,use a break bar or ratchet to pull the tensioner in and release the belt. This is a square hole the size of the ratchet
How do I change the belts on a 2001 Mazda Protege DX 1.6L?
Both belts need to be changed. I know how to take the tension off the one that goes on the alternator. How do I get the other one off? (the one that goes on the a/c)How do I change the belts on a 2001 Mazda Protege DX 1.6L?the alternator has a bolt under it you have to raise your car with a jack and release that bolt in order to release alternator so the belt will be free to take it out
the ac/ ps belt go to power steering after you release the adjuster, there is one bolt crossing the pulley you have to use 14mm socket and pass by the pulley to reach the bolt then the power steering pump is loose and now you can take out all beltsHow do I change the belts on a 2001 Mazda Protege DX 1.6L?look for a tension release bolt
the ac/ ps belt go to power steering after you release the adjuster, there is one bolt crossing the pulley you have to use 14mm socket and pass by the pulley to reach the bolt then the power steering pump is loose and now you can take out all beltsHow do I change the belts on a 2001 Mazda Protege DX 1.6L?look for a tension release bolt
How do i change the alternator on a 1995 toyota corolla?
if someone can please give me the step by step explanation on how to replace an alternator on a 1995 corolla im pretty sure its as simple as removing two bolts unplugging the wire that goes to it and then sliding it off and putting the new one on i know im supposed to disconnect the battery but is there a way to loosen the belt first or does the alternator come off first i would like to do this myself rather then have to ask my dad please help the alternator on this particular model is right in the front very easy to get to right behind the radiator i am sure it is the alternator because i can jump the car and then disconnect the battery and it dies instantlyHow do i change the alternator on a 1995 toyota corolla?I can't give you specifics on changing that alternator, but, I don't think it will be too difficult. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you EVER disconnect the battery on a running engine. The alternator puts out 17 or so volts and if it's working it will fry your ignition system. Way back before electronic ignitions you could do this to check an alternator, but NOT now.
How do i change the alternator on a 1995 toyota corolla?
if someone can please give me the step by step explanation on how to replace an alternator on a 1995 corolla im pretty sure its as simple as removing two bolts unplugging the wire that goes to it and then sliding it off and putting the new one on i know im supposed to disconnect the battery but is there a way to loosen the belt first or does the alternator come off first i would like to do this myself rather then have to ask my dad please help the alternator on this particular model is right in the front very easy to get to right behind the radiator i am sure it is the alternator because i can jump the car and then disconnect the battery and it dies instantlyHow do i change the alternator on a 1995 toyota corolla?Okay, you have a serpentine belt I assume. There is a bolt on one of your pulley's center's.
You find the right socket or wrench size. This takes some ELBOW GREASE you put that socket on and PULL with one hand, then be sure you hold that **** because you can snap your finger into pieces. NOT to scare you.Pull that belt away and CLEARLY off of the pulley and THEN AND ONLY THEN YOU can let go of that wrench with your other hand. Very simple and if you have questions email me. I dont want you to loose your fingers. Im not shouting at you.horses keep frendship with married woman
You find the right socket or wrench size. This takes some ELBOW GREASE you put that socket on and PULL with one hand, then be sure you hold that **** because you can snap your finger into pieces. NOT to scare you.Pull that belt away and CLEARLY off of the pulley and THEN AND ONLY THEN YOU can let go of that wrench with your other hand. Very simple and if you have questions email me. I dont want you to loose your fingers. Im not shouting at you.
1989 Mercury Tracer?
My belts are tight, but they do show dry rot How do I change the Alternator %26amp; Power Steering 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?
Thanks.1989 Mercury Tracer?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.
- Good Luck!1989 Mercury Tracer?I had one of those it sucked!!!1989 Mercury Tracer?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.
Thanks.1989 Mercury Tracer?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.
- Good Luck!1989 Mercury Tracer?I had one of those it sucked!!!1989 Mercury Tracer?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.
How far can u drive without a alternator belt?
i got to go about 2 miles to get it changed . and does anyone know how much it might be to get it replaced.its on a 97 nissian pick-upHow far can u drive without a alternator belt?When I had my 1st car when I was 14, I had to drive my 94 corolla without the alternator belt, because the cars water pump was damaged. As far as I remember, you can drive your car till ur radiator gets overheat OR the battery runs low. Then you have to turn the engine off to cool of the radiator OR let ur battery rest till it can start ur engine. Then when it cools off you can run again, but your piston will burn and ur engine will die.How far can u drive without a alternator belt?how good is your batteryHow far can u drive without a alternator belt?if your battery is good, 2 miles will be no problem. you will probably get charged about an hour's labor plus the belt.How far can u drive without a alternator belt?It depends on how good your battery is. Your alternator supplies electricity for the engine to operate (as well as charging the battery).
With no alternator, the engine will use the battery to power it. ISnce the alternator isn't turning the battery won't get recharged and eventually it will go dead. You should be able to make it 2 miles with a good charged battery. Just don't run anything electrical unless absolutely necessary(ie: radio, heater fan, headlights, wipers etc...)How far can u drive without a alternator belt?Not far at all. Two miles might be ok....hopefully you can coast part of the way. You are looking at around $200.00 to replace it. Good luck.How far can u drive without a alternator belt?wish luck.
I believe You can make it.
do it during day time so, You wil not use the lites.How far can u drive without a alternator belt?If your battery is fully charged you might make it. Don't run the radio or air conditioner. Try to go during the day so that you won't have to turn on the headlights. When you come to a stop, put the truck in neutral and set the parking brake until the signal changes. This will keep the brake lights from staying on while you are stopped. These things are important because they all will use up some of your battery power while you are driving.How far can u drive without a alternator belt?Charge up your battery then start the car. Keep charging it while the car warms up. turn off ALL excess electrical like headlights, radio, a/c fan, interior lights. Even try not to keep you foot on the brake because of the brakelights. You could drive you car like this for hours because the power that the car uses to keep the engine running is minimal and won't discharge your battery very fast.
Make sure the battery will hold a charge. Make sure the alternator belt doesn't turn anything else like maybe a water pump...
Good luck. Or just dive/walk to parts store and buy a new belt. Should be cheap if you can do it yourself (less than 10 bucks). Otherwise probably $10-20 for belt and $30 to install if it's easy. ($60/hr rate)How far can u drive without a alternator belt?if battery is fully charged, and you dont run lights or heater aprox 30 min, it will cost 80-90 bucks if its a v beltHow far can u drive without a alternator belt?You can drive it until the battery goes dead.
I've driven a hundred miles without a working alternator, but without headlights on.
The cost of alternator replacement can vary. I'm lucky enough to know of a shop that repairs %26amp; rebuilds alternators in my town. I just got a one-wire alternator repaired (he replaced the regulator) for $51.00. If it was just the brushes, it would have been a whole lot less.
.How far can u drive without a alternator belt?if the belt is a V-belt, your good to go,but if it is a flat serpintine belt, it probably turns the water pump also and will cause overheating if driven to long.How far can u drive without a alternator belt?I was at a friends house for a super bowl party a few years ago, and didnt realize i broke the alt belt. 2 weeks later my battery died, so i popped the hood and saw that there was no belt. I replaced it and a week later went back to my friends house, after the snow had melted, and sure enough, sitting in his driveway was my broken belt.
I probably drove over 50 miles in that time.
So it just depends on how good your battery is.
Well if you do the work yourself, your looking at about $10.00.
You take it in, your looking at about $20 for the belt and $65 for labor costs.
With no alternator, the engine will use the battery to power it. ISnce the alternator isn't turning the battery won't get recharged and eventually it will go dead. You should be able to make it 2 miles with a good charged battery. Just don't run anything electrical unless absolutely necessary(ie: radio, heater fan, headlights, wipers etc...)How far can u drive without a alternator belt?Not far at all. Two miles might be ok....hopefully you can coast part of the way. You are looking at around $200.00 to replace it. Good luck.How far can u drive without a alternator belt?wish luck.
I believe You can make it.
do it during day time so, You wil not use the lites.How far can u drive without a alternator belt?If your battery is fully charged you might make it. Don't run the radio or air conditioner. Try to go during the day so that you won't have to turn on the headlights. When you come to a stop, put the truck in neutral and set the parking brake until the signal changes. This will keep the brake lights from staying on while you are stopped. These things are important because they all will use up some of your battery power while you are driving.How far can u drive without a alternator belt?Charge up your battery then start the car. Keep charging it while the car warms up. turn off ALL excess electrical like headlights, radio, a/c fan, interior lights. Even try not to keep you foot on the brake because of the brakelights. You could drive you car like this for hours because the power that the car uses to keep the engine running is minimal and won't discharge your battery very fast.
Make sure the battery will hold a charge. Make sure the alternator belt doesn't turn anything else like maybe a water pump...
Good luck. Or just dive/walk to parts store and buy a new belt. Should be cheap if you can do it yourself (less than 10 bucks). Otherwise probably $10-20 for belt and $30 to install if it's easy. ($60/hr rate)How far can u drive without a alternator belt?if battery is fully charged, and you dont run lights or heater aprox 30 min, it will cost 80-90 bucks if its a v beltHow far can u drive without a alternator belt?You can drive it until the battery goes dead.
I've driven a hundred miles without a working alternator, but without headlights on.
The cost of alternator replacement can vary. I'm lucky enough to know of a shop that repairs %26amp; rebuilds alternators in my town. I just got a one-wire alternator repaired (he replaced the regulator) for $51.00. If it was just the brushes, it would have been a whole lot less.
.How far can u drive without a alternator belt?if the belt is a V-belt, your good to go,but if it is a flat serpintine belt, it probably turns the water pump also and will cause overheating if driven to long.How far can u drive without a alternator belt?I was at a friends house for a super bowl party a few years ago, and didnt realize i broke the alt belt. 2 weeks later my battery died, so i popped the hood and saw that there was no belt. I replaced it and a week later went back to my friends house, after the snow had melted, and sure enough, sitting in his driveway was my broken belt.
I probably drove over 50 miles in that time.
So it just depends on how good your battery is.
Well if you do the work yourself, your looking at about $10.00.
You take it in, your looking at about $20 for the belt and $65 for labor costs.
Does any one know how to replace the alternator on a 1993 Camry V6?
I'm looking for some help on replacing the alternator on my 1993 Camry. It's a V6, if that makes a difference. I never changed an alternator this is new to me. I really don't feel like caughing up all that money to my mechanic when I can change it myself (and learn something new). I pretty much understand that its a bolt on piece. But how do I get the belt off and on? Do I have to put it back in a certain way? I'd appreciate any help anyone may have. Especially detailed step by step directions. If you've got pictures even better...I'll take it!!!! Thanks!Does any one know how to replace the alternator on a 1993 Camry V6?Remove tension from the tensioner
Remove belt
Remove Alt.
Replace in reverse orderDoes any one know how to replace the alternator on a 1993 Camry V6?Unhook the doodad from the thingy and pull out the thingamabob, and slide in the new combobulator, and screw in the bobbers, and your done.Does any one know how to replace the alternator on a 1993 Camry V6?Use a sledgehammer!
Remove belt
Remove Alt.
Replace in reverse orderDoes any one know how to replace the alternator on a 1993 Camry V6?Unhook the doodad from the thingy and pull out the thingamabob, and slide in the new combobulator, and screw in the bobbers, and your done.Does any one know how to replace the alternator on a 1993 Camry V6?Use a sledgehammer!
How do i change the drive belts on a nissan 300zx?
For example how do i adjust the alternator and power steering pump on the engine to place a drive belt on it?How do i change the drive belts on a nissan 300zx?i have my mechanic do that and i pay him with the money get from selling thingsHow do i change the drive belts on a nissan 300zx?It a simple job. All the pulleys are on swivel or pivot bolts. You loosen them and your belts will gain enough slack to take them off. Go to www.twinturbo.net or www.300zxclub. com...These sites are dedicated z folks. They have tons of forums and faq sections. They even a illustrations on how to do a lot of jobs. I have a 91 TT, and I usually go there to get my answers or tech help.How do i change the drive belts on a nissan 300zx?You'll need a socket wrench with some sockets. American cars use inch system, Euros use metrics. Unsure on Japanese. Anyhow, on the pump, start loosening the mounting bolts until you hit one where you can move the pump. Move it in, and there'll be a lot less tension on the belt.
It's pretty easy, i would save the pain in the azz stuff for the mechanics, this one is do-able.
It's pretty easy, i would save the pain in the azz stuff for the mechanics, this one is do-able.
Changed the alternator on my 1992 jeep wrangler and battery still not charging. Changed alternator again. HELP
Charged battery. The battery needle is not moving. Someone said check voltage regulator. Does 1992 have one or is it in alternator? Is belt too tight? How to loosen? Any help?Changed the alternator on my 1992 jeep wrangler and battery still not charging. Changed alternator again. HELPEvery Wrangler 91 and newer the voltage regulator is built into the ECM, the computer has complete control over the alternator.
Here is a bit I wrote for a Jeep board on testing the newer style alternators:
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Don檛 pull the cable off the positive terminal on the battery, this is a bad habit. Alternators need power to create power, so if you remove the power it is possible for an alternator stop charging, and hence the vehicle will die, yet the alternator can still be good. Also pulling the positive cable and replacing it creates weird spikes in the electrical system, which can fry things like your ECM.
With the Jeep running, your voltage should be between 14-14.9 volts. 13.0-15.0 volts is acceptable, but it should be 14 something. If it is 14 volts it檚 a pretty good indication the alternator is fine. Every now and then I檝e come across an alternator that puts out 14 volts, but little to no amps. 14 volts @ 1 amp isn檛 enough power to charge anything, but this isn檛 real common.
If you don檛 have 14 volts, you need to check a few other things. Most all alternators have a wire harness going to them. One of these wires is for the field voltage, if you don檛 get power to the field, your alternator won檛 charge. On newer YJs and all TJs, the voltage regulator is controlled by the ECM. On these alternators there are two wires on the back, one constantly cycles between 10-12 volts to control the alternators output, while the other is a reference wire to tell the ECM how much power the alternator is putting out. On CJs and early YJs the voltage regulator is built into the alternator, so the field wire, will have a constant 12 volts. If you have power to the field, but aren檛 getting 14 volts, it檚 a pretty safe bet your alternator is bad.
If your alternator is putting out 16+ volts, stop driving the Jeep. Either your voltage regulator is bad, or (on newer Jeeps with the ECM controlled alternators) your battery could be bad. I檝e come across several newer Jeeps where the ECM will try and over compensate for a bad battery by boosting alternator output. Last WJ I worked on that did this was spiking to 22 volts!
If all else fails, check with your local autoparts store, almost all of them can test your alternator both on and off the Jeep.
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You're gonna need a multi-meter for this one, if you aren't familiar with them, check out my writeup here:
http://bbb.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/ultimatChanged the alternator on my 1992 jeep wrangler and battery still not charging. Changed alternator again. HELPNever fear, the wannabe mechanic is here. or something like that.
OK, grasshopper. When you put in new alternator your battery is supposed to be fully charged or you may burn the new alternator out.
Now if your battery has a weak cell, it may take a charge but then only hold it for an hour or not charge up at all. Apparently with a new alternator you need to get the battery checked out.
Get a Haynes Repair Manual at the local Auto Zone or auto parts store in your area. It will troubleshoot and show you how to fix your vehicle. Also on the Auto Zone site has a section for vehicle maintenance
If you move the belt it should move I think about a 1/2 inch more or less. Also clean the battery posts. If they are dirty this may prevent the battery from charging. Go to the Dollar Store and they have some battery post cleaner brush there for a buck. Just as good as the $5 one at the parts store.
So when you charged the battery did you get it checked out by the auto parts place. If your battery is good, posts clean, alternator new, then you have to check the cables on your starter which may be loose or broken. They are part of the circuit. But get the manual and it will tell you exactly what to do. May the Force be with you.
Go to Auto Zone or other parts store that will check out your vehicle for free. Call first though as only selected stores do this. Light may be from a jillion things from oxygen sensor bad to low oil pressure but something.asp net web hosting tighten loose skin
Here is a bit I wrote for a Jeep board on testing the newer style alternators:
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Don檛 pull the cable off the positive terminal on the battery, this is a bad habit. Alternators need power to create power, so if you remove the power it is possible for an alternator stop charging, and hence the vehicle will die, yet the alternator can still be good. Also pulling the positive cable and replacing it creates weird spikes in the electrical system, which can fry things like your ECM.
With the Jeep running, your voltage should be between 14-14.9 volts. 13.0-15.0 volts is acceptable, but it should be 14 something. If it is 14 volts it檚 a pretty good indication the alternator is fine. Every now and then I檝e come across an alternator that puts out 14 volts, but little to no amps. 14 volts @ 1 amp isn檛 enough power to charge anything, but this isn檛 real common.
If you don檛 have 14 volts, you need to check a few other things. Most all alternators have a wire harness going to them. One of these wires is for the field voltage, if you don檛 get power to the field, your alternator won檛 charge. On newer YJs and all TJs, the voltage regulator is controlled by the ECM. On these alternators there are two wires on the back, one constantly cycles between 10-12 volts to control the alternators output, while the other is a reference wire to tell the ECM how much power the alternator is putting out. On CJs and early YJs the voltage regulator is built into the alternator, so the field wire, will have a constant 12 volts. If you have power to the field, but aren檛 getting 14 volts, it檚 a pretty safe bet your alternator is bad.
If your alternator is putting out 16+ volts, stop driving the Jeep. Either your voltage regulator is bad, or (on newer Jeeps with the ECM controlled alternators) your battery could be bad. I檝e come across several newer Jeeps where the ECM will try and over compensate for a bad battery by boosting alternator output. Last WJ I worked on that did this was spiking to 22 volts!
If all else fails, check with your local autoparts store, almost all of them can test your alternator both on and off the Jeep.
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You're gonna need a multi-meter for this one, if you aren't familiar with them, check out my writeup here:
http://bbb.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/ultimatChanged the alternator on my 1992 jeep wrangler and battery still not charging. Changed alternator again. HELPNever fear, the wannabe mechanic is here. or something like that.
OK, grasshopper. When you put in new alternator your battery is supposed to be fully charged or you may burn the new alternator out.
Now if your battery has a weak cell, it may take a charge but then only hold it for an hour or not charge up at all. Apparently with a new alternator you need to get the battery checked out.
Get a Haynes Repair Manual at the local Auto Zone or auto parts store in your area. It will troubleshoot and show you how to fix your vehicle. Also on the Auto Zone site has a section for vehicle maintenance
If you move the belt it should move I think about a 1/2 inch more or less. Also clean the battery posts. If they are dirty this may prevent the battery from charging. Go to the Dollar Store and they have some battery post cleaner brush there for a buck. Just as good as the $5 one at the parts store.
So when you charged the battery did you get it checked out by the auto parts place. If your battery is good, posts clean, alternator new, then you have to check the cables on your starter which may be loose or broken. They are part of the circuit. But get the manual and it will tell you exactly what to do. May the Force be with you.
Go to Auto Zone or other parts store that will check out your vehicle for free. Call first though as only selected stores do this. Light may be from a jillion things from oxygen sensor bad to low oil pressure but something.
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