Alternator Repair/Replace

by **Peter** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 1:37 pm

approximately how much is it to get an alternator rewound? and how much is it to get it replaced? what would you do?

by **Yanks0114** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 2:39 pm

Is something happening wiht your alternator??

Personally i would get an upgraded one, but thats only because i have subs. The stock alternator is a little weak, so i'd upgrade it

Website · by **Danny** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 2:42 pm

never hurt to upgrade

by **Yanks0114** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 2:45 pm

Here are some sites for you to check out:

www.mralternator.com
www.gostartech.com
www.bestamericaind.com
www.egrproducts.com
www.mechman.com
www.wranglernw.com
www.ampman.com
www.powermaxx.com
www.mean-green.com

The stock alternator is 80 amps according to Gunman, an upgraded one should put you at around 130-150amps, maybe even more

by **Peter** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 2:51 pm

thanks for the suggestions, but for now, i just wanna get it fixed, i dont have much money....more like, almost broke. so i just wanna repair it so i can use it a little longer. how much is it to get rewound?

by **CrazyCraig** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 2:56 pm

If that is the case, you're probably better off to buy a rebuilt alternator and trade the used one in for core.

by **Peter** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 2:59 pm

CrazyCraig wrote:If that is the case, you're probably better off to buy a rebuilt alternator and trade the used one in for core.

how/where/how much?

by **Luc** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 5:52 pm

Check with Napa, Pep Boys, Autozone, etc., and make sure the one they sell has a lifetime warranty, since some only offers a 1-yr warranty. It will probably run about $200-$250 w/core exchange. However, you still get the stock amperage.

Website · by **DavPak** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 5:20 am

CrazyCraig wrote:If that is the case, you're probably better off to buy a rebuilt alternator and trade the used one in for core.

exactly, Luc's right about the price too.

by **Jai_Jai_Binks** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 9:05 am

peter: Autozone alternarots are crap! YEah, if you know how remove the alternator and basically DIY completely yourself, then its deal, howeber...a lot of us (at celica.net) are having to take them back yearly.....The cost for labor everytime can add up. Question: why are you wanting to replace? (upgrade..or because the old one is at its last leg..and if so..how many miles on your solara??)

by **Peter** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 6:16 pm

its got 60k miles and my lights are dim. and i idle at 500rpm. gunman told me its my alternator, and i think so too. i just wanna find the cheapest way to get my car running normal at 1500rpm idle again.

by **Yanks0114** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 6:29 pm

Peter wrote:its got 60k miles and my lights are dim. and i idle at 500rpm. gunman told me its my alternator, and i think so too. i just wanna find the cheapest way to get my car running normal at 1500rpm idle again.

Na, normal idle is around 6-700. There is a way to adjust the idle. A lot of guys have had to do it with the supercharger. Maybe someone could help you out, i'm not sure how to do it

by **4banger** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 11:14 pm

I used to get all these weird electrical problems with my celica. The battery wouldn't hold a charge more than 30 min(even with new battery), battery light would come on if I went over 4K rpms, but would go off if I turned the fan to high. The wipers would come on while in the off position, when I jumped the battery. Oh, and the lights would dim. Anyway, it turned out to be the voltage regulator on the alternator. So I ended up buying a new alternator and battery(the bad alternator ruined the battery I had)

by **Peter** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 12:38 am

haha, sounds like a nightmare. i hope mine didnt mess up my battery

by **Jai_Jai_Binks** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 8:58 am

Peter: I think before venturing into a new alternator...do these things:
1. Gain access to a repair manual and adjust your idle rpm's..what you describe is too low
2. Go to AutoZone and get your battery checked (free)
3. Also when there get your alternator checked (also free)

If they find problems with batter/alternator..at least you know what's kaput...but do the idle adjustments first! Good luck....

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