What are some of the signs of a failing alternator? I justhad mine replaced just a few months ago.I will be pi$$ed off if it is dying on my again.

 

It makes a whining noise........ your battery light turns on (when your battery and brake light are on simultaneously - u only have a few hours before it dies) what makes you think that your new alternator is dying anyways?

 

Because my battery and brake light keep flickering on and off every now and then together.

 

YOu better have your charging system looked at ASAP!!!!! - dont gamble, its not funny if your car shuts down in the middle of the highway

 

i had mine replaced soon after i bought mine. a burnin smell would come in tha car when i put tha heat on and when she finally cut off, the sound in the speakers would fade in and out and then all of the lights(battery, airbag etc..)came on...sux but u should get it checked....

 

mine made a really loud whining noise at all RPMs but it seem to still charge ok but I got it replaced before it actually went out. turned out when they opened it that one of the 3 diodes where fried and melted part of the plastic around it.

 

Imagine my surprise when you're profile says you have a 97.

I bet you're on the list for a free one.

 

For those who are saying their alternators are going bad, here is a link to the post stating an Alternator recall for '97/'98 Max's manufactured from Feb. '97 to Feb. '98

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=134059

 

I took my car to my mechanic, he put some type of tester on my battery. He said my alternator is fine, and the battery is fine. But I am still getting the battery and brake light flickering at the same time every now and then. What should I do?