mcfalcons15

Couple questions guys. First I went to the carwash the other day, I don't know what I was thinking, and when the car was done it wouldn't start, so the guy gave me a jump and the car came right on. So I go to autozone and get my battery and alternator checked. He hooks up that little thing to the battery and of course, he says its the alternator ( it only had one light by the alternator which said low). So I buy an alternator, and now have to get it installed. I haven't had any problems since this incident, about 3 days ago. Could my alternator be okay, or is this normal? Also, about how much should I be looking to pay to get it installed for an 02 max? Thanks a lot fellas.

Maxima570

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I had a 96 SE and the alternator went bad. The battery light came on and I ignored for about 24 hours. Then I was driving down the road and the slowly sputtered to a stop. The lights still worked and everything. We took the battery out of the other car because it wouldnt stay running after a jump. That solved it temporarily. The alternator + installation cost about $300 at the used car dealership where I bought it, but they split it with me so I paid $157, parts and labor.

Is your battery light on? I think the battery light usually means there is something wrong with the charging system (at least it did on the 96 model), and not a problem with the battery.

igzy

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Have they checked if the alternator is generating proper voltage and current? From what I gather, they did, and said it was bust... So, yes, you likely need a new alternator... Installation is about 1-2 hours so gauge it that way price wise... If you want to do it yourself, check my webpage, I have a how-to on it...

mcfalcons15

No my battery light is not on, and yes I think they checked the voltage output of the alternator, and it was low.

frankd121

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if you're driving at night and the interior lights start to look dimmer than usual, your altenator is going to crap out on you.

ZeRo MaX

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Will alternator problems give you problems with idling by any chance? Idle dropping down to 0 when you try to start... but will start when i hold the gas for a bit for the idle to stay put... i know last time i replaced an alternator.. the car was completely dead and would only make clicking noises..

mcfalcons15

Mad as a Mother******. Just got told that I need new drive belts, gonna charge me $55 to get them. Im mad because I know I could get them from CourtesyParts for like 23 dollars, but Im at work, and need my car ASAP. I knew I needed belts too, so I should have been bought them when the dealer told me so.
P.S. Its not at the dealer, at a local shop gonna be about $300 something to put in Alternator, and belts, and oil change.

igzy

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I paid close to $25 for alternator belt and about $15 for PS... Close enough I guess...