So with all the rain we got in socal I had to drive thru a couple really flooded streets to get home last week. Next day I'm driving and I noticed the voltmeter dropping rapidly leading to the car leaving me stranded in the rain. Alternator crapped out. I assumed since the 'nator is mounted so low on the VG it probably got wet and shorted out so I'm throwing a new one in tomorrow. Just wondering if this has happened to anyone else?
it happened to my once in my 88 N/A 2+2 Z
i say get the maxima alternator it's a better unit. imo
Happened to my 98 contour while parked, was really irriatted that the car kept dying (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Someone please tell me there is an easy way to get to the top/back bolt on the vg alternator? I took out part of the intake, but still can't find a way to get it with a wrench or ratchet.
Intake?
Get at it from underneath. That is the easiest way to get it out.
AlsoGottaSupraMKII @ Jan 27 2010, 08:47 PM
Someone please tell me there is an easy way to get to the top/back bolt on the vg alternator? I took out part of the intake, but still can't find a way to get it with a wrench or ratchet.
jeffwins24 @ Jan 26 2010, 06:54 PM
it happened to my once in my 88 N/A 2+2 Z
i say get the maxima alternator it's a better unit. imo
Leegamer @ Jan 28 2010, 10:03 AM
Not necessary unless he has a bunch of extra electronics, radio shit, etc.
Alright, so I got the new alternator on and fully charged the battery, started her up and the same shit is happening. No charge from alternator. Any ideas?
jeffwins24 @ Jan 28 2010, 09:53 AM
12mm wrench, if that doesnt cut it get a 12mm socket with a ratchet and a very short extension and try that.
bad connections then, or a shitty Alt
Xano @ Jan 28 2010, 07:19 PM
The maxi one is cheaper though lee, which makes it worthwhile. at least the ones I found were...
AlsoGottaSupraMKII @ Jan 28 2010, 09:08 PM
Alright, so I got the new alternator on and fully charged the battery, started her up and the same shit is happening. No charge from alternator. Any ideas?
Thanks,actually a 13mm.
First where are you checking the alternator and how? If you didn't yet, check with a volt meter at the battery and alternator. It may be a wiring problem and not the alternator at all.
It was the wiring. Thanks everyone for your input.
AlsoGottaSupraMKII @ Jan 29 2010, 12:28 PM It was the wiring. Thanks everyone for your input.
