 Alternator light stays lit...., Any idea's on what? |
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| montoya 73 2.0 |
 Mar 11 2006, 08:54 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish!  Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California  |
Already replaced the regulator and put new belt on. Could it be the brushes? If so, Is it possible to find replacements or could it be something else? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) I was told by a local mechanic that it may not be worth fixing it, that I should just replace the alternator.
As the RPM's get higher, the light get's brighter. |
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| bd1308 |
Mar 11 2006, 08:57 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
fuse #7 (from left)
if that goes out, nothin works right. check your connection at the starter, mine came loose and screwed up everything, blew out my radio. etc etc. check wiring. could be brushes too. b |
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| montoya 73 2.0 |
Mar 11 2006, 09:06 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
I checked the connections and fuses first. I thought I'd start cheap first and then work my way to expensive. Do you know where I can find brushes? I called a local foreign auto place, and they said they can't locate any. But the bastards can sell me a new alternator! |
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| 914-8 |
Mar 11 2006, 09:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
if your alternator is bad, look in your yellow pages under Alternators.
There are tons of places that can rebuild your alternator for relatively cheap. $75-$100. |
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| bd1308 |
Mar 11 2006, 09:12 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
NAPA/Beck Arnley rebuilds them
CarQuest does too, my CQ dizzy works fine. someone even does brushes, but i dont remember who...B-A maybe? b |
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| montoya 73 2.0 |
Mar 11 2006, 09:18 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
I'll check on monday about having it rebuilt. Is there anything that I should be aware of if having it rebuilt?
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