Alternator fix
Alternator fix
hey guys, I'm getting my alternator fixed and the mechanic says that he has to disconnect the AC line to put in the alternator, says that he has to charge me an extra $75 to refill the AC fluid and to recharge my alternator, just wondering if he is B.S.-ing me cause I'm already pissed off that said he'd have my car ready for today but won't have my water pump done until weds.
He's BSing you. Grab a Haynes manual, show him page 5-12. This is in the 1993-2004 book so yours may differ. It's the alternator removal section. Show him step 12:
Hope I saved you $75. 
12. Remove the air conditioning compressor mounting bolts (without disconnecting the refrigerant lines) and slide the compressor forward.
Originally Posted by ethnic6
hey guys, I'm getting my alternator fixed and the mechanic says that he has to disconnect the AC line to put in the alternator, says that he has to charge me an extra $75 to refill the AC fluid and to recharge my alternator, just wondering if he is B.S.-ing me cause I'm already pissed off that said he'd have my car ready for today but won't have my water pump done until weds.
- he can't get the alternator in/out without disconnecting the AC
- he CAN get the alternator in/out without disconnecting the AC but would rather make more money TELLING you he has to disconnect it, or charge you more money to disconnect it.
- "recharging" your alternator
Just make sure when he removes the exhaust system to replace your water pump he doesn't charge you for new muffler bearings.
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Originally Posted by EnervinE
He's BSing you. Grab a Haynes manual, show him page 5-12. This is in the 1993-2004 book so yours may differ. It's the alternator removal section. Show him step 12:
Hope I saved you $75.
Hope I saved you $75.
What a Rip
Originally Posted by elemax
I wouldnt take the car to him anymore for several reasons:
- he can't get the alternator in/out without disconnecting the AC
- he CAN get the alternator in/out without disconnecting the AC but would rather make more money TELLING you he has to disconnect it, or charge you more money to disconnect it.
- "recharging" your alternator Just make sure when he removes the exhaust system to replace your water pump he doesn't charge you for new muffler bearings.
- he can't get the alternator in/out without disconnecting the AC
- he CAN get the alternator in/out without disconnecting the AC but would rather make more money TELLING you he has to disconnect it, or charge you more money to disconnect it.
- "recharging" your alternator
Just make sure when he removes the exhaust system to replace your water pump he doesn't charge you for new muffler bearings.
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Originally Posted by elemax
I wouldnt take the car to him anymore for several reasons:
- he can't get the alternator in/out without disconnecting the AC
- he CAN get the alternator in/out without disconnecting the AC but would rather make more money TELLING you he has to disconnect it, or charge you more money to disconnect it.
- "recharging" your alternator Just make sure when he removes the exhaust system to replace your water pump he doesn't charge you for new muffler bearings.
- he can't get the alternator in/out without disconnecting the AC
- he CAN get the alternator in/out without disconnecting the AC but would rather make more money TELLING you he has to disconnect it, or charge you more money to disconnect it.
- "recharging" your alternator
Just make sure when he removes the exhaust system to replace your water pump he doesn't charge you for new muffler bearings.lol lol lol lol .....................lol
make sure you get get headlight fluid replaced too ..lololol
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oh man... another story of a dumb mechanic tryin to rip an honest maxima owner off again...
im sure therez a maxima member close to where u are who could do it for cheaper... u could alwayz check the other org... nycmaximas.org ... n ask people there... maxima ownerz help each other out in these matterz... i've run into sum problemz in da past... n i've had people give me advice n help me out alot... hope this helps
im sure therez a maxima member close to where u are who could do it for cheaper... u could alwayz check the other org... nycmaximas.org ... n ask people there... maxima ownerz help each other out in these matterz... i've run into sum problemz in da past... n i've had people give me advice n help me out alot... hope this helps
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