My alternator decided to go at tonight at 121k. It couldn't happen near home or at the shop but across the country. go figure
| LOST JEEPS http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/ |
|
| Dash lit up like a Christmas tree as the voltage dropped... http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=77789 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | dgeist [ Fri Dec 20, 2013 10:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Dash lit up like a Christmas tree as the voltage dropped... |
I don't know how long my Die Hard platinum lasted with no charge, but apparently the trip to Autozone to get it tested, with the lights and radio on, was enough to suck the last bit of juice out. The tech at the store could barely get 11 volts on it, so their diag gear wouldn't even test the alternator. We jumped it with a store battery and it ran fine, except for a loud rattling noise from the alternator pulley area. Disconnecting the negative of the battery killed the engine immediately....so it's at LEAST the alternator. Has anyone had this combination of symptoms? The last replacement I had was nearly 60k miles ago and it was due to a seized clutch, not the alternator itself. I'm curious if it's worth trying to replace part of the assembly or just go with a unit purchase since the clutch is probably on its last leg, too. Dan |
|
| Author: | dgeist [ Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash lit up like a Christmas tree as the voltage dropped |
Upon further inspection, it looks like there are little bits of metal (and a few larger bits) lining the outside cap of the pulley clutch. I COULD get a $100 pulley from a local mopar shop, then pay 25 bucks on amazon for the proper tool kit: http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-57650-Alternator-Decoupler-Tool/dp/B00AGWEUKI/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1387595560&sr=1-2&keywords=alternator+decoupler+pulley+tool+kit ...and MAYBE be able to get the clutch off. Hopefully there's nothing wrong with the alternator and it'll all magically work. OR, I can go to advance and by the and OEM remanufactured unit with their store-brand label on it with a new clutch included, all nice and tidy and with a lifetime warranty: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_alternator--remanufactured--150-amps-toughone_20850151-p Anyone disagree with the assessment? Dan |
|
| Author: | BlackLibertyCRD [ Sat Dec 21, 2013 12:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash lit up like a Christmas tree as the voltage dropped |
My alternator decided to go at tonight at 121k. It couldn't happen near home or at the shop but across the country. go figure
|
|
| Author: | TJ2 [ Sat Dec 21, 2013 2:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash lit up like a Christmas tree as the voltage dropped |
Dan, Just from reading posts, it looks like most guys go with an alternator replacement. IIRC, it was suggested Autozone as a good source for non-Chinese rebuilds. |
|
| Author: | geordi [ Sat Dec 21, 2013 3:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash lit up like a Christmas tree as the voltage dropped |
Full unit from AutoZone. It even will come with the right clutched pulley. |
|
| Author: | dgeist [ Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash lit up like a Christmas tree as the voltage dropped |
BlackLibertyCRD wrote: My alternator decided to go at tonight at 121k. It couldn't happen near home or at the shop but across the country. go figure Perhaps ours were twin alternators separated at birth and they couldn't go on without each other... |
|
| Author: | Big Montana [ Sat Dec 21, 2013 11:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash lit up like a Christmas tree as the voltage dropped |
TJ2 wrote: Dan, Just from reading posts, it looks like most guys go with an alternator replacement. IIRC, it was suggested Autozone as a good source for non-Chinese rebuilds. I'm happy with mine after a year. It looks like the same body an everything. No problems. |
|
| Author: | BlackLibertyCRD [ Sat Dec 21, 2013 4:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash lit up like a Christmas tree as the voltage dropped |
Got one at AutoZone, all is fine now. The clutch was also blown with the plastic missing and fresh metal grinding out of it. |
|
| Author: | dgeist [ Sat Dec 21, 2013 8:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash lit up like a Christmas tree as the voltage dropped |
BlackLibertyCRD wrote: Got one at AutoZone, all is fine now. The clutch was also blown with the plastic missing and fresh metal grinding out of it. Again, EXACTLY THE SAME  The freewheel was working in both directions quite well. The new one is in and much happier and I can put away my BatteryMinder. My only regret is that the reman. unit doesn't have the original casing sticker anymore and has a really big "Made in China" label plastered across it now. I'll have to address that... |
|
| Author: | Hexus [ Sat Dec 21, 2013 9:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash lit up like a Christmas tree as the voltage dropped |
When mine crapped out I had it rebuilt because you couldn't find one of the darn things for less than $450. (4.5 years ago) So far, so good. |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ] |
| Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|