Brand new OEM Alternator BAD!
#1
Brand new OEM Alternator BAD!
Went to RS Strauss to had it load tested. There diode light was on, and some other green light was on consistently and bright green. He showed me, and I verified it. His manual clearly stated, the diode light SHOULD NOT be on, and whatever green light it was should not be bright and consistent. I can't believe this, even Nissan OEM alty's are crap.
#2
can some one help me since i cant post yet i got this code 02 01 (Ignition Signal Circuit) what do i check or fix im new here and my wife barely told me the maxima is wasting ALOT of gas and the exhuast smells like gas big time and the first piston on the left is misfiring (by the bumper) can some please help me out she told me she has been driving like that for like 3 months (thats her work car/gas saver) its a 1995 MAXIMA se .sorry for using your thread ~~HARRISH~~
#3
Originally Posted by 1995 MAXIMA se
can some one help me since i cant post yet i got this code 02 01 (Ignition Signal Circuit) what do i check or fix im new here and my wife barely told me the maxima is wasting ALOT of gas and the exhuast smells like gas big time and the first piston on the left is misfiring (by the bumper) can some please help me out she told me she has been driving like that for like 3 months (thats her work car/gas saver) its a 1995 MAXIMA se .sorry for using your thread ~~HARRISH~~
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#4
Originally Posted by HarrisH
Went to RS Strauss to had it load tested. There diode light was on, and some other green light was on consistently and bright green. He showed me, and I verified it. His manual clearly stated, the diode light SHOULD NOT be on, and whatever green light it was should not be bright and consistent. I can't believe this, even Nissan OEM alty's are crap.
Green to me indicates ok... but I didn't design the test equipment
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#5
Originally Posted by 1995 MAXIMA se
can some one help me since i cant post yet i got this code 02 01 (Ignition Signal Circuit) what do i check or fix im new here and my wife barely told me the maxima is wasting ALOT of gas and the exhuast smells like gas big time and the first piston on the left is misfiring (by the bumper) can some please help me out she told me she has been driving like that for like 3 months (thats her work car/gas saver) its a 1995 MAXIMA se .sorry for using your thread ~~HARRISH~~
#6
KONAK85 can you email me at badazzalex@yahoo.com cause i cant post or PM anybody
p.s.HARRIS this is the last time i jump on your thread its just that i need help with my maxima darn exhaust smells like gas and im getting scared
p.s.HARRIS this is the last time i jump on your thread its just that i need help with my maxima darn exhaust smells like gas and im getting scared
#8
Ya - my input was already stated. 1. Why did you decide to test it, 2. Why not get it tested somewhere else just to be sure.
Most of the guys at the parts stores aren't the brighest-bunch..eh?
Most of the guys at the parts stores aren't the brighest-bunch..eh?
#9
Originally Posted by 1995 MAXIMA se
KONAK85 can you email me at badazzalex@yahoo.com cause i cant post or PM anybody
p.s.HARRIS this is the last time i jump on your thread its just that i need help with my maxima darn exhaust smells like gas and im getting scared
p.s.HARRIS this is the last time i jump on your thread its just that i need help with my maxima darn exhaust smells like gas and im getting scared
#11
Originally Posted by HarrisH
I just got it in, I tested it to make sure it was good, I will get it tested out again. Why is it a bad idea to test a new alternator berfore installing it?
Actually it's a very smart thing to do. I wasn't questioning your decision to test it, but was curious as to what made you think of doing it - i.e did you notice something about it that made you question it's quality, etc.. etc... I recommend EVERYONE who buys a starter/alternater etc. from a parts store, have it bench tested even before you get it home...
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#12
So why not just take the alternator back to Nissan and get it replaced? I dont think its a shocker that someone will eventually get a DOA product from a company. Think of how many they make, at least a few have got to be bad or have problems. You were just the lucky winnar.
#14
I actually ordered this thru Pinnacle Nissan www.nissanparts.org, it was mail order I can't just take it back I have to ship it back.
#19
Originally Posted by HarrisH
Just got it checked out by 2 autozones, what idiots
, but it passed their Diode, Regulator, and rectifier test. What's a rectifier?
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The diodes are actually a part of the rectification circuit. The voltage regulator is what keeps the total output in check (regulated) - so that none of your cars electrical or electronic systems get blown out in case of spikes etc.
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