F. J. Townsend, III

Thanks to everyone for the advice!

I'll report back when I get a fix.

Regards,

Frank


"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:84e88$4347df2e$d8449845$30271@FUSE.NET...
> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

F. J. Townsend, III

Thanks to everyone for the advice!

I'll report back when I get a fix.

Regards,

Frank


"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:84e88$4347df2e$d8449845$30271@FUSE.NET...
> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

F. J. Townsend, III

Thanks to everyone for the advice!

I'll report back when I get a fix.

Regards,

Frank


"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:84e88$4347df2e$d8449845$30271@FUSE.NET...
> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Lon

F. J. Townsend, III proclaimed:

> 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 the alternator is charging at all, your battery should be
able to stay over 12 volts. It *could* be the alternator but it
is worth the money to have it checked before replacing anything.
>
> 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?

Yikes, but admittedly it has been a few decades since I've shopped
for alternators. If you live where there is a local specialty
alternator shop, they tend to know what works and what won't and
can generally suggest upgrades if you need more juice for
accessories.

Lon

F. J. Townsend, III proclaimed:

> 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 the alternator is charging at all, your battery should be
able to stay over 12 volts. It *could* be the alternator but it
is worth the money to have it checked before replacing anything.
>
> 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?

Yikes, but admittedly it has been a few decades since I've shopped
for alternators. If you live where there is a local specialty
alternator shop, they tend to know what works and what won't and
can generally suggest upgrades if you need more juice for
accessories.

Lon

F. J. Townsend, III proclaimed:

> 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 the alternator is charging at all, your battery should be
able to stay over 12 volts. It *could* be the alternator but it
is worth the money to have it checked before replacing anything.
>
> 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?

Yikes, but admittedly it has been a few decades since I've shopped
for alternators. If you live where there is a local specialty
alternator shop, they tend to know what works and what won't and
can generally suggest upgrades if you need more juice for
accessories.

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

Many times especially right after Christmas when all the new off
road lights are hooked up, their alternators may not be able to keep
keep up. Of course all Real jeeps come with an amp meter so that's no
surprise, they need a bigger alternator. And switch off the lights to
limp back to camp.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Lon wrote:
>
> If the alternator is charging at all, your battery should be
> able to stay over 12 volts. It *could* be the alternator but it
> is worth the money to have it checked before replacing anything.
>
> Yikes, but admittedly it has been a few decades since I've shopped
> for alternators. If you live where there is a local specialty
> alternator shop, they tend to know what works and what won't and
> can generally suggest upgrades if you need more juice for
> accessories.

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

Many times especially right after Christmas when all the new off
road lights are hooked up, their alternators may not be able to keep
keep up. Of course all Real jeeps come with an amp meter so that's no
surprise, they need a bigger alternator. And switch off the lights to
limp back to camp.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Lon wrote:
>
> If the alternator is charging at all, your battery should be
> able to stay over 12 volts. It *could* be the alternator but it
> is worth the money to have it checked before replacing anything.
>
> Yikes, but admittedly it has been a few decades since I've shopped
> for alternators. If you live where there is a local specialty
> alternator shop, they tend to know what works and what won't and
> can generally suggest upgrades if you need more juice for
> accessories.

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

Many times especially right after Christmas when all the new off
road lights are hooked up, their alternators may not be able to keep
keep up. Of course all Real jeeps come with an amp meter so that's no
surprise, they need a bigger alternator. And switch off the lights to
limp back to camp.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Lon wrote:
>
> If the alternator is charging at all, your battery should be
> able to stay over 12 volts. It *could* be the alternator but it
> is worth the money to have it checked before replacing anything.
>
> Yikes, but admittedly it has been a few decades since I've shopped
> for alternators. If you live where there is a local specialty
> alternator shop, they tend to know what works and what won't and
> can generally suggest upgrades if you need more juice for
> accessories.

J. C. Duchock

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