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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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alternator problem ?

ok so im driving my lights went off then the radio and the battery light went on, the gages went darker. the battery and the e brake light were on even tho the ebrake wasn't on. then the car shut off . can it be the alternator belt ? because in the afternoon it made some weird noise and smell . witch one is the alternator belt and how to check whats going on ? or is it the alternator HELP!!
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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IT IS the alternator by the description you provided. Replace it according to motorvade instructions to save you some money...

Also you might want to check/replace the main drive belt while you are there
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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Left side of the engine. Find the belt and see if it's still on there, by what you said it sounds like the belt went.
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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it takes like 2 minutes to take the wheel off with the engine cover and 1 more minute to check the belt - after that if you are not satisfied then tighten the belt and get your alternator checked for free
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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same thing happened to me last month... my car (120,000 miles) died and when i tried to jump it, smoke was coming out of the alternator and the car wouldnt start. cost me $300 to replace it. now runs fine.
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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same thing happened to me, but to let u guys no, NIssan has a recall on the alternators. U guys should check it out, Too bad for me, I already replaced mine
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 08:59 AM
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Alternator Installation

Hello everyone, I bought a used alternator from ebay that was tested and works fine and I was wondering if I could install it myself so i can save some $$ because I aint got $$$ . I am not a mechanic but im not stupid, i know a lot bout my car so if anyone has like instructions, I would really appreciate. You can send them to my email at bhajal@hotmail.com , thanks a lot
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bhajal
Hello everyone, I bought a used alternator from ebay that was tested and works fine and I was wondering if I could install it myself so i can save some $$ because I aint got $$$ . I am not a mechanic but im not stupid, i know a lot bout my car so if anyone has like instructions, I would really appreciate. You can send them to my email at bhajal@hotmail.com , thanks a lot
http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/500

Guess you sold that '97 Accord, eh?
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by pmohr
http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/500

Guess you sold that '97 Accord, eh?

THANKS A LOT... I REALLY APPRECIATE ! Ima get it change over the week-end and ill let u know how hard it was thx bro
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