2007-02-05 12:41:47 · 11 answers · asked by Mario m 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Probably just easier to replace it, £10 from the scrappers, 3 bolts, 30 min job tops
2007-02-05 12:44:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the electrical knowhow,,and the right tools,,any alternator is easy to test and repair.
The most common failure of an alternator is the Diode pack,,and/or the Voltage regulator.
some alternators have the regulator inside the body of the alternator,,and some have an external regulator.
The external regulators are easy to swap out,,,the internal ones require a little more work.
There are plenty of sites on the internet where you can get the step by step procedures for checking and rebuilding alternators.
2007-02-05 12:56:02 · answer #2 · answered by Thunder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well are we talkin about a car alternator. Or something bigger like a ship alternator. Or a power station alternator. One golden tip is not to meger it without disconnecting any electronic bridge circuits. As youll fry them. Its HV then make sure its Circuit Main Earthed
2007-02-05 13:34:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The alternator is what really runs the car. Theoretically you can start the car, disconnect the battery and the car will still run. (I don’t recommend it). It is easier to replace the alternator then to repair it. Most places that sell alternators can check them before they install it.
2007-02-05 12:48:44 · answer #4 · answered by chris t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
altenator output voltage should be above 14 volts ampage will vary depending on state of charge of the battery but must be steady not fluxating (can check with clip on amp meter) the current output is what does the work in the system the voltage is the means of transporting it although it needs to be above nominal battery voltage ie 13.6volts lucas or auto electrician best bet to resolve fault
2007-02-05 19:10:43 · answer #5 · answered by Mick W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to an auto car spears shop and ask if they will do a battery test on the car they will let you know if it is the battery or the alternator . you will find out that is cheaper to buy a new one or reconditioned one
2007-02-08 07:29:23 · answer #6 · answered by charlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to know what your testing first of all!
and then somewhere to get the bits.
just send it off
2007-02-05 17:54:35 · answer #7 · answered by witheringtonkeith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easier way to do it. Just go nearest scrapyard and buy one. Why mess when it so simple.
2007-02-05 12:45:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot!
2007-02-05 12:44:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Buy a new battery weekly...
2007-02-05 12:50:45 · answer #10 · answered by Wattsie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋