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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Anyone have to replace the alternator? Mine is bad and needs to be replaced. Is it something I can do myself or should I just pay a shop to fix it. .?
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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What symtoms are you having that lead you to want to change your alternator? Have you load tested your battery?
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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I've put three batteries in the last 12 months
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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You need to have the charging system checked out before guessing at replacing the alternator.
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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If it is your alternator the novice mechanic could do an alternator in 30 mins on an s2k super easy!
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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Cool thanks for the help
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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remove the intake, removed belt, remove the 2 bolts hold the alternator on,
then remove 1 green plug in the back of the alt. and a ground wire. DONE
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Originally Posted by BlownAP,Jan 29 2007, 09:01 PM
remove the intake, removed belt, remove the 2 bolts hold the alternator on,
then remove 1 green plug in the back of the alt. and a ground wire. DONE
That's not a ground wire, It's a HOT wire. You are almost guaranteed to short it out with the wrench, unless you disconnect the battery
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the tricky part is getting it back in
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Billman250,Jan 29 2007, 06:03 PM
That's not a ground wire, It's a HOT wire. You are almost guaranteed to short it out with the wrench, unless you disconnect the battery
ouch, well I missed the most important step,

ALWAYS disconnect the battery first!


DOH
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