Alternator?

Tim Rogers timrogers at charter.net
Tue Jan 25 19:55:00 CST 2005


Wayne wrote:
> You can also do a DIY rebuild with bearings and brushes from Nissan for
> about $60.  Advance Auto Parts *may* sell internal rebuild parts, too.

IIRC, what causes our alternators to go bad is faulty diodes.  US rebuilders
don't change these so that's why a parts store alternator dies within days
of installation.
I can't remember if a parts store electrical system check can tell you
exactly what is wrong with the alternator....

Tim Rogers


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