Alternator fail

[singaporego]

How to DIY alternator>?!

[N3m0]

My alternator read as marginal according to my mech. Can i know is it ok to change the alternator when it read marginal?

[QQDreamer]

My alternator read as marginal according to my mech. Can i know is it ok to change the alternator when it read marginal?

 

better change to have a peace of mind. else you wouldnt know when it will fail you,

[Lengzq]

My car battery died yesterday, and I went to Autobacs to replace the battery.   In the end, they told me that my alternator is not working and needs to be replaced.   The quotation is quite high and out of my expectations, it is around 1160S$ including labor charges.   But I feel they are not honest and would like to seek advice in this forum.

And here are some excerpt of the data.

 

Battery Test (the brand new replaced battery)
Volts: 12.99V
Measured 483 CCA
Rating: 405CCA

 

Starter Test
Cranking Normal

Cranking 11.39V
Time 0.74S

 

Charging test:
Low output

No Load : 13.72V
Loaded : 12.93V

In case of this, Do I need to replace the alternator?  If I don't, what will happen to my car?  Any safety issue? 

Thanks

 

Edited April 2, 2018 by Lengzq

[Hamburger]

I see othi g wrong with your alternator.

 

Charging test says it all.

[Othello]

Its a Sunday, must expect Sunday price mah. Just go to a stockist buy and go to your regular mech.

 

You might also want to get a 2nd opinion. I just do not trust Autobacs or Spark etc

Edited April 2, 2018 by Othello

[Hamburger]

and what make and model please?

[Lengzq]

I see othi g wrong with your alternator.

 

Charging test says it all.

 

Sorry to ask it more because I am a familiar about this.

 

First, my car has to be deregistrated within next 2.5 years ( It is an old car and renewed 5 years COE, there only have 2.5 years remains).

 

2nd, based on this situation, Is it necessary to repair the alternator?   Is the alternator doesn't charge the batter at all OR it is still charging the battery but not strong enough and this may reduce the battery life?   If it is charging the battery but without enough charging, how long for a new batter can last in such condition?     I would like to estimate which is more valuable for me.

Thanks.

[Mkl22]

 

My car battery died yesterday, and I went to Autobacs to replace the battery.   In the end, they told me that my alternator is not working and needs to be replaced.   The quotation is quite high and out of my expectations, it is around 1160S$ including labor charges.   But I feel they are not honest and would like to seek advice in this forum.

And here are some excerpt of the data.

 

Battery Test (the brand new replaced battery)

Volts: 12.99V

Measured 483 CCA

Rating: 405CCA

 

Starter Test

Cranking Normal

Cranking 11.39V

Time 0.74S

 

Charging test:

Low output

No Load : 13.72V

Loaded : 12.93V

In case of this, Do I need to replace the alternator?  If I don't, what will happen to my car?  Any safety issue? 

Thanks

 

 

no safety issue till your new battery gives up and the car stalls.

 

1160 is crazily expensive for an alternator.

[Lengzq]

no safety issue till your new battery gives up and the car stalls.

 

1160 is crazily expensive for an alternator.

 

Sorry to ask it more because I am a familiar about this.

 

First, my car has to be deregistrated within next 2.5 years ( It is an old car and renewed 5 years COE, there only have 2.5 years remains).

 

2nd, based on this situation, Is it necessary to repair the alternator?   Is the alternator doesn't charge the batter at all OR it is still charging the battery but not strong enough and this may reduce the battery life?   If it is charging the battery but without enough charging, how long for a new batter can last in such condition?     I would like to estimate which is more valuable for me.

Thanks.

[Beregond]

 

Sorry to ask it more because I am a familiar about this.

 

First, my car has to be deregistrated within next 2.5 years ( It is an old car and renewed 5 years COE, there only have 2.5 years remains).

 

2nd, based on this situation, Is it necessary to repair the alternator?   Is the alternator doesn't charge the batter at all OR it is still charging the battery but not strong enough and this may reduce the battery life?   If it is charging the battery but without enough charging, how long for a new batter can last in such condition?     I would like to estimate which is more valuable for me.

Thanks.

 

90% of the time.

if your alternator fail. a red battery sign will light up when your car is running

 

most jap car alternator can be repair, about 300-400

(did u say wat car u driving??)

 

korea car mostly replace new parts, cos new alternator also abut 400+- only

(for most korea model)

[Kb27]

 

Sorry to ask it more because I am a familiar about this.

 

First, my car has to be deregistrated within next 2.5 years ( It is an old car and renewed 5 years COE, there only have 2.5 years remains).

 

2nd, based on this situation, Is it necessary to repair the alternator?   Is the alternator doesn't charge the batter at all OR it is still charging the battery but not strong enough and this may reduce the battery life?   If it is charging the battery but without enough charging, how long for a new batter can last in such condition?     I would like to estimate which is more valuable for me.

Thanks.

 

 

Loaded : 12.93V

 

Yes, the alternator need to be fixed. It is barely charging the battery.

Over the long term, the battery will go flat, and it won't turn over the engine.

 

Find a w/s to repair or replaced with a re-con one.

[Gnahp]

it could be a loose/slipping belt

[Lengzq]

I am driving a toyota altis.

 

Thanks for all your reply,  it helps a lot.

Edited April 2, 2018 by Lengzq

[Jamesc]

Dont get con.

 

Get a recon unit.

 

[Evillusion]

no safety issue till your new battery gives up and the car stalls.

 

1160 is crazily expensive for an alternator.

one of my friend kana $24** for his alternator after his kapoot on chinese new yrs eve! The shop's chopper very sharp and heavy.

[Beregond]

I am driving a toyota altis.

 

Thanks for all your reply,  it helps a lot.

WAhahaha 

 

8years old altis they tell u 1k over for alternator.

 

u tell them their parang very sharp

[Mkl22]

I am driving a toyota altis.

 

Thanks for all your reply,  it helps a lot.

 

$1160. probably can buy 3pcs from stockist!

 

or get it refurb at this place. they used to be at Geylang.

 

https://www.facebook.com/DeShengTrading/

 

Edited April 2, 2018 by Mkl22