So the car broke down...
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So the car broke down...
Driving home at 4am my battery light desides to come on and a few miles down the road I'm stuck.. First the lights dimmed, then the radio turned off, then everything dimmed more, and then it wouldn't accelerate until it died on the side of the road.
I just put a new clutch in so I had the battery and starter out.
I resurfaced the mating surfaces of the block and transmission before re-assembling.
The connections at the battery, starter, and altenator are tight. I replaced the starter a few months ago and I have an Optima red top battery so I'm pretty much ruling this to be the altenator.
I did have a grounding kit but took it off during the clutch install so now I'm just back to the stock ground. Its possible there is corrotion but it lasted several days and around 230 miles before dying. Even though its a red top I dont think it would last that long. Especially with subs in the back...
Other oppinions would be helpful
I just put a new clutch in so I had the battery and starter out.
I resurfaced the mating surfaces of the block and transmission before re-assembling.
The connections at the battery, starter, and altenator are tight. I replaced the starter a few months ago and I have an Optima red top battery so I'm pretty much ruling this to be the altenator.
I did have a grounding kit but took it off during the clutch install so now I'm just back to the stock ground. Its possible there is corrotion but it lasted several days and around 230 miles before dying. Even though its a red top I dont think it would last that long. Especially with subs in the back...
Other oppinions would be helpful
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well i think my alternator is on its way out. tho i havent checked its voltage.
ive been noticing over the past few weeks that when i start my car up in the morning, it turns a couple of times before catching.
when i first got it 6 months ago, i would turn the key and it would turn the engine and catch immediately.
now its delayed for a half second or full second before "catching"
thats my alt right?
how much will a new one cost?
is it a DIY job? (imnoob)
ive been noticing over the past few weeks that when i start my car up in the morning, it turns a couple of times before catching.
when i first got it 6 months ago, i would turn the key and it would turn the engine and catch immediately.
now its delayed for a half second or full second before "catching"
thats my alt right?
how much will a new one cost?
is it a DIY job? (imnoob)
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#18
well i think my alternator is on its way out. tho i havent checked its voltage.
ive been noticing over the past few weeks that when i start my car up in the morning, it turns a couple of times before catching.
when i first got it 6 months ago, i would turn the key and it would turn the engine and catch immediately.
now its delayed for a half second or full second before "catching"
thats my alt right?
how much will a new one cost?
is it a DIY job? (imnoob)
ive been noticing over the past few weeks that when i start my car up in the morning, it turns a couple of times before catching.
when i first got it 6 months ago, i would turn the key and it would turn the engine and catch immediately.
now its delayed for a half second or full second before "catching"
thats my alt right?
how much will a new one cost?
is it a DIY job? (imnoob)
I would recommend unbolting the 4 ac compressor bolts and tying the compressor aside to make it easier, much easier. Their is one large thru bolt on the alt, and one more bracket bolt on the opposite side and a connector. Very easy to replace, if you have ramps or stands
I would also recommend lubing your belt tensioner screw before untightening it so it doesnt stick. I had onne strip out for that issue.
#20
Replaced my alternator that morning. Car runs great. I'll get my buddy at Nissan to see if that recall can be done on my car
I pulled my radiator to slide the alternator out. Mines easy since its a 5spd, drain it, two nuts, take off the upper hose and lay it fans side on the motor, all done.
I pulled my radiator to slide the alternator out. Mines easy since its a 5spd, drain it, two nuts, take off the upper hose and lay it fans side on the motor, all done.
#21
Replaced my alternator that morning. Car runs great. I'll get my buddy at Nissan to see if that recall can be done on my car
I pulled my radiator to slide the alternator out. Mines easy since its a 5spd, drain it, two nuts, take off the upper hose and lay it fans side on the motor, all done.
I pulled my radiator to slide the alternator out. Mines easy since its a 5spd, drain it, two nuts, take off the upper hose and lay it fans side on the motor, all done.
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