[Shotimes] Alternator...

[Zach Leahy]

Either take the car, or just the alternator is easier, to autozone or
most any parts store and have them test the output of it.  It soulds
like a bad alternator, and you should be able to tell with a volt
meter if you have one, if you don't then most auto parts can test them
either in the car or out.

As for price, and the best way to fix them, I recommend finding a
competent automotive electric shop and dropping it off to be rebuilt. 
They should be able to turn it around in a day or so if they have the
parts.  It's not too tough.  These places are becoming harder and
harder to find though, as everyone now just goes and buys a rebuilt
one and trades in their core.  Rebuilding it should run about $80-100
as a refurbished unit will be more like $130-150

Best part about a rebuild is that you are gauranteed to get the right
alternator, becasue you will get your's back.

Z

On 7/4/05, George ask me <irocka528@yahoo.com> wrote:
> hey everybody...
> 
> 4th of July night.  I'm driving around, and get to a stop light.  the car randomly stalls; I thought I shifted wrong.  I attempt to restart the car, and it won't start; but I'm hearing ticking.  I got a jump start, and the car was running again.  the headlights were on, and then after a little driving (on my way back to my house) they went out.  so I turned them off.  I got home, left the car running with a book on the gas pedal keeping it at 2k rpms for about 20 minutes.  when I turned the lights on, they were bright again.
> 
> I think I have an alternator problem...am I right?  any suggestions?  are alternators expensive?
> 
> George
> 
> 
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