Alternator problems at 38k miles.

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Sep 26, 2010 | 11:54 AM

#11

Nuke

6th Gear Member

Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 16,182

From: PA to KY ('07) to IL ('09) to MS ('10) to FL ('11)

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Originally Posted by charlie32

Hi Guys. Remember---An Alt. is desighned to MAINTAIN batt. voltage NOT to charge a
dead batt. !! If you jump a dead batt--drive 10-15 min and then TRY to lay your hand on your Alt.---Is so HOT from overwork it will burn you. Always tricke charge a low batt for 21-14 hrs to bring it back to normal Do NOT try to regain the voltage by
trying to let the Alt do it !!

Correct in regards to the alternator NOT being used to bring a battery back to full charge from a deep discharge state. Although a trickle charger will eventually recharge a battery, a good 10-15 amp (or higher if you can afford it) AUTOMATIC battery charger is the best way to go. Quite often, wet cell batteries respond better to a higher initial charge rate (forced-feeding) than via a trickle charge.

Nov 5, 2010 | 11:52 AM

#12

2007redfire

Joined: Jan 2010

Posts: 14

From: NY

your lucky it was just youre battery. I just had to replace the alternator and battery in my 07 which cost me 500, plus the 80 towing fee because the car was completely dead and couldnt even be jumped. Its just mod money going down the drain.

Nov 5, 2010 | 11:56 AM

#13

Alec

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Joined: Aug 2009

Posts: 4,256

From: Philadelphia, PA

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Originally Posted by 2007redfire

your lucky it was just youre battery. I just had to replace the alternator and battery in my 07 which cost me 500, plus the 80 towing fee because the car was completely dead and couldnt even be jumped. Its just mod money going down the drain.

Depending on your insurance they might be able to reimburse that. Mine did.