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Alternator for Grand Wagoneer
Greetings to the list!
Help would be appreciated for the following problem. I believe my alternator is in failure mode. I've noticed that in traffic the voltage dips to below 10 volts at times along with slowing of the AC blower and poor functioning of accessories like power door locks. No problems with battery discharging, however. If this seems like an alternator problem, I've found a new 106 amp one for about $155. Does that seem about right? Are there any other considerations with regard to alternators? Thanks, Frank |
Re: Alternator for Grand Wagoneer
$155 seems like a lot to pay, when the problem could be a loose belt, a
$5.00 set of slip ring brushes, or a bad regulator. Does the $155 include installation of the new alternator, and is it in fact new, rather than rebuilt? It is hard to say what the problem is, based on the information given. There are shops, some of them parts suppliers, that will analyze your charging system, for nothing or for a nominal fee. Do not neglect to check for the obvious things, like dirty or corroded battery connections, or bad wiring to the alternator, before investing in a new assembly. Unless an alternator is just completely burned out, a set of brushes and bearings will often give it a new lease on life. Earle "F. J. Townsend, III" <ftownsen@verizon.net> wrote in message news:WiP1f.14034$HM1.8196@trnddc04... > Greetings to the list! > > Help would be appreciated for the following problem. > > I believe my alternator is in failure mode. I've noticed that in > traffic the voltage dips to below 10 volts at times along with > slowing of the AC blower and poor functioning of accessories like > power door locks. No problems with battery discharging, however. > > If this seems like an alternator problem, I've found a new 106 > amp one for about $155. Does that seem about right? Are there > any other considerations with regard to alternators? > > > Thanks, > > Frank > > > |
Re: Alternator for Grand Wagoneer
$155 seems like a lot to pay, when the problem could be a loose belt, a
$5.00 set of slip ring brushes, or a bad regulator. Does the $155 include installation of the new alternator, and is it in fact new, rather than rebuilt? It is hard to say what the problem is, based on the information given. There are shops, some of them parts suppliers, that will analyze your charging system, for nothing or for a nominal fee. Do not neglect to check for the obvious things, like dirty or corroded battery connections, or bad wiring to the alternator, before investing in a new assembly. Unless an alternator is just completely burned out, a set of brushes and bearings will often give it a new lease on life. Earle "F. J. Townsend, III" <ftownsen@verizon.net> wrote in message news:WiP1f.14034$HM1.8196@trnddc04... > Greetings to the list! > > Help would be appreciated for the following problem. > > I believe my alternator is in failure mode. I've noticed that in > traffic the voltage dips to below 10 volts at times along with > slowing of the AC blower and poor functioning of accessories like > power door locks. No problems with battery discharging, however. > > If this seems like an alternator problem, I've found a new 106 > amp one for about $155. Does that seem about right? Are there > any other considerations with regard to alternators? > > > Thanks, > > Frank > > > |
Re: Alternator for Grand Wagoneer
$155 seems like a lot to pay, when the problem could be a loose belt, a
$5.00 set of slip ring brushes, or a bad regulator. Does the $155 include installation of the new alternator, and is it in fact new, rather than rebuilt? It is hard to say what the problem is, based on the information given. There are shops, some of them parts suppliers, that will analyze your charging system, for nothing or for a nominal fee. Do not neglect to check for the obvious things, like dirty or corroded battery connections, or bad wiring to the alternator, before investing in a new assembly. Unless an alternator is just completely burned out, a set of brushes and bearings will often give it a new lease on life. Earle "F. J. Townsend, III" <ftownsen@verizon.net> wrote in message news:WiP1f.14034$HM1.8196@trnddc04... > Greetings to the list! > > Help would be appreciated for the following problem. > > I believe my alternator is in failure mode. I've noticed that in > traffic the voltage dips to below 10 volts at times along with > slowing of the AC blower and poor functioning of accessories like > power door locks. No problems with battery discharging, however. > > If this seems like an alternator problem, I've found a new 106 > amp one for about $155. Does that seem about right? Are there > any other considerations with regard to alternators? > > > Thanks, > > Frank > > > |
Re: Alternator for Grand Wagoneer
My volt gauge acts like that when my fan belt gets polished up by liquid
sandpaper, commonly called mud... The belt appears tight, but the alternator pulley slips. I test it by taking a cold off engine and seeing if I can hand spin the alternator pulley. If it will hand slip, then it will not grab well under load. The alternator takes a few HP to spin up under load. I also can get those symptoms when my battery cable connections get dirty. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's "F. J. Townsend, III" wrote: > > Greetings to the list! > > Help would be appreciated for the following problem. > > I believe my alternator is in failure mode. I've noticed that in > traffic the voltage dips to below 10 volts at times along with > slowing of the AC blower and poor functioning of accessories like > power door locks. No problems with battery discharging, however. > > If this seems like an alternator problem, I've found a new 106 > amp one for about $155. Does that seem about right? Are there > any other considerations with regard to alternators? > > Thanks, > > Frank |
Re: Alternator for Grand Wagoneer
My volt gauge acts like that when my fan belt gets polished up by liquid
sandpaper, commonly called mud... The belt appears tight, but the alternator pulley slips. I test it by taking a cold off engine and seeing if I can hand spin the alternator pulley. If it will hand slip, then it will not grab well under load. The alternator takes a few HP to spin up under load. I also can get those symptoms when my battery cable connections get dirty. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's "F. J. Townsend, III" wrote: > > Greetings to the list! > > Help would be appreciated for the following problem. > > I believe my alternator is in failure mode. I've noticed that in > traffic the voltage dips to below 10 volts at times along with > slowing of the AC blower and poor functioning of accessories like > power door locks. No problems with battery discharging, however. > > If this seems like an alternator problem, I've found a new 106 > amp one for about $155. Does that seem about right? Are there > any other considerations with regard to alternators? > > Thanks, > > Frank |
Re: Alternator for Grand Wagoneer
My volt gauge acts like that when my fan belt gets polished up by liquid
sandpaper, commonly called mud... The belt appears tight, but the alternator pulley slips. I test it by taking a cold off engine and seeing if I can hand spin the alternator pulley. If it will hand slip, then it will not grab well under load. The alternator takes a few HP to spin up under load. I also can get those symptoms when my battery cable connections get dirty. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's "F. J. Townsend, III" wrote: > > Greetings to the list! > > Help would be appreciated for the following problem. > > I believe my alternator is in failure mode. I've noticed that in > traffic the voltage dips to below 10 volts at times along with > slowing of the AC blower and poor functioning of accessories like > power door locks. No problems with battery discharging, however. > > If this seems like an alternator problem, I've found a new 106 > amp one for about $155. Does that seem about right? Are there > any other considerations with regard to alternators? > > Thanks, > > Frank |
Re: Alternator for Grand Wagoneer
Many of you local auto parts stores will test the system for free. I know
AutoZone and advance auto are free. -- Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM) 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be. .. "Earle Horton" <nurse-nospam-busters@msn.com> wrote in message news:4347c84f$1_3@alt.athenanews.com... > $155 seems like a lot to pay, when the problem could be a loose belt, a > $5.00 set of slip ring brushes, or a bad regulator. Does the $155 include > installation of the new alternator, and is it in fact new, rather than > rebuilt? It is hard to say what the problem is, based on the information > given. There are shops, some of them parts suppliers, that will analyze > your charging system, for nothing or for a nominal fee. Do not neglect to > check for the obvious things, like dirty or corroded battery connections, > or > bad wiring to the alternator, before investing in a new assembly. > > Unless an alternator is just completely burned out, a set of brushes and > bearings will often give it a new lease on life. > > Earle > > "F. J. Townsend, III" <ftownsen@verizon.net> wrote in message > news:WiP1f.14034$HM1.8196@trnddc04... >> Greetings to the list! >> >> Help would be appreciated for the following problem. >> >> I believe my alternator is in failure mode. I've noticed that in >> traffic the voltage dips to below 10 volts at times along with >> slowing of the AC blower and poor functioning of accessories like >> power door locks. No problems with battery discharging, however. >> >> If this seems like an alternator problem, I've found a new 106 >> amp one for about $155. Does that seem about right? Are there >> any other considerations with regard to alternators? >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Frank >> >> >> > > |
Re: Alternator for Grand Wagoneer
Many of you local auto parts stores will test the system for free. I know
AutoZone and advance auto are free. -- Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM) 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be. .. "Earle Horton" <nurse-nospam-busters@msn.com> wrote in message news:4347c84f$1_3@alt.athenanews.com... > $155 seems like a lot to pay, when the problem could be a loose belt, a > $5.00 set of slip ring brushes, or a bad regulator. Does the $155 include > installation of the new alternator, and is it in fact new, rather than > rebuilt? It is hard to say what the problem is, based on the information > given. There are shops, some of them parts suppliers, that will analyze > your charging system, for nothing or for a nominal fee. Do not neglect to > check for the obvious things, like dirty or corroded battery connections, > or > bad wiring to the alternator, before investing in a new assembly. > > Unless an alternator is just completely burned out, a set of brushes and > bearings will often give it a new lease on life. > > Earle > > "F. J. Townsend, III" <ftownsen@verizon.net> wrote in message > news:WiP1f.14034$HM1.8196@trnddc04... >> Greetings to the list! >> >> Help would be appreciated for the following problem. >> >> I believe my alternator is in failure mode. I've noticed that in >> traffic the voltage dips to below 10 volts at times along with >> slowing of the AC blower and poor functioning of accessories like >> power door locks. No problems with battery discharging, however. >> >> If this seems like an alternator problem, I've found a new 106 >> amp one for about $155. Does that seem about right? Are there >> any other considerations with regard to alternators? >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Frank >> >> >> > > |
Re: Alternator for Grand Wagoneer
Many of you local auto parts stores will test the system for free. I know
AutoZone and advance auto are free. -- Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM) 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be. .. "Earle Horton" <nurse-nospam-busters@msn.com> wrote in message news:4347c84f$1_3@alt.athenanews.com... > $155 seems like a lot to pay, when the problem could be a loose belt, a > $5.00 set of slip ring brushes, or a bad regulator. Does the $155 include > installation of the new alternator, and is it in fact new, rather than > rebuilt? It is hard to say what the problem is, based on the information > given. There are shops, some of them parts suppliers, that will analyze > your charging system, for nothing or for a nominal fee. Do not neglect to > check for the obvious things, like dirty or corroded battery connections, > or > bad wiring to the alternator, before investing in a new assembly. > > Unless an alternator is just completely burned out, a set of brushes and > bearings will often give it a new lease on life. > > Earle > > "F. J. Townsend, III" <ftownsen@verizon.net> wrote in message > news:WiP1f.14034$HM1.8196@trnddc04... >> Greetings to the list! >> >> Help would be appreciated for the following problem. >> >> I believe my alternator is in failure mode. I've noticed that in >> traffic the voltage dips to below 10 volts at times along with >> slowing of the AC blower and poor functioning of accessories like >> power door locks. No problems with battery discharging, however. >> >> If this seems like an alternator problem, I've found a new 106 >> amp one for about $155. Does that seem about right? Are there >> any other considerations with regard to alternators? >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Frank >> >> >> > > |
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