Can alternator be repaired?

[andlfloh]

My Satria 1997 1.5 auto using ngv has been having repeated problems with the alternator. Two months ago I had a Japanese imported used alternator fitted. Today the car won't start, even with a new battery.

Is a repaired alternator reliable?

Any views please?

 

[vr2turbo]

My Satria 1997 1.5 auto using ngv has been having repeated problems with the alternator. Two months ago I had a Japanese imported used alternator fitted. Today the car won't start, even with a new battery.

Is a repaired alternator reliable?

Any views please?

You use chop shop ones? Usually by luck. I tried 2 of them and both lasted like 2 weeks only. I am now using recon ones and they lasted 2 years and price is slightly higher then chop shop ones only.
Why car cannot start with new battery? Have you check whether the alternator is faulty?

 

[chromeibanez]

if it could not start even with a new battery means the starter also have a problem.alternator faulty will drain the new battery after it is starded.

 

[vr2turbo]

Got no crank, then starter or even the solenoid could be faulty. If got crank then something or many things else.... :hmmmm:

 

[aivenrolx]

if really is alternator..
i suspect it is alternator wiring...
previously my customer always face the alternator problem..
wira ngv..taxi..
1 days 24hour drive only...midnite rent to another taxi drive till morning...
lastly traced it was the wiring having problem

 

[DanzEterna]

u are able to chang the carbon brush inside the alternator, u coud DIY or get your
mechanic to do it, but not all are willing to do the task unless u are close to him.

 

[vr2turbo]

u are able to chang the carbon brush inside the alternator, u coud DIY or get your
mechanic to do it, but not all are willing to do the task unless u are close to him.

My former Accord alternator, I thought could do as you mentioned, but actually after taking apart, some ic or diodes melted already so cannot just change carbon....

 

[twistedichc]

My Satria 1997 1.5 auto using ngv has been having repeated problems with the alternator. Two months ago I had a Japanese imported used alternator fitted. Today the car won't start, even with a new battery.

Is a repaired alternator reliable?

Any views please?

did u change the alternator 2gether with batt. if yes, after u change alternator, the batt will gone after 1 @ 2 days depending, if after 2 weeks than only batt out maybe alternator just died. just buy recon ones ( it is still reliable, been using recon also 4 months already no prob, thinking 2 get it mod for higher ampere to cover my ICE usage) & change also the cable, try if u can get ur battery recharged coz it might still have hope & u can save money for other use this month, maybe next month or 2 only change.

 

[andlfloh]

My Satria 1997 1.5 auto using ngv has been having repeated problems with the alternator. Two months ago I had a Japanese imported used alternator fitted. Today the car won't start, even with a new battery.

Is a repaired alternator reliable?

Any views please?

Thanks for your comments.
It is the started solenoid which had to be changed.
Quite an experience to have 3 repairs in a row:
1. Gearbox seal leak - changing 4 litres of oil and 3 seals - costing $550 in Malim Jaya, Melaka.
2. Next, new battery when car couldn't start next morning. $240 for large one.
3. Then car couldn't start again. I thought it was the alternator since I had bad experiences with alternators for the past 9 months with car stalling in KL highways. This is another $150.

This is a one two three punch to the pocket.
Share with you all something I have not known as a car user for 30 plus years. I have never topped up gearbox oil before. Don't know where to top up. My car had only a little gearbox oil left after years of slow leakage. It is a wonder that the gearbox is not burnt out.

 

[vr2turbo]

There is also a dipstick to check ATF.....

 

[arturo]

dude....autobox oil needs to be changed every 20-25k km depending on how high yr rpm is on average driving...eg if u drive on hiway more often, need to change more often. if u drive at low rpm more often...then can try use up to 25k.

n what danz say is right. alternators can be sent for repairs. they normally just change the carbon brush n do a recoil depending on the condition of the copper coils.

 

[DanzEterna]

wah..u never change ATF oil ah? i change my MTF oil every 14k kms......doesnt costs much though.

 

[arturo]

Danz...yrs how many litres?if not mistaken yrs need to pump in rite?

 

[DanzEterna]

my perdana 4L kautim edi. no la, MTF change drained like engine oil & using a funnel with a long braided hose to fill up MTF.
normally pump used if for flushing gbox, usually used on perdana auto.

 

[arturo]

ya...mine also just pour in cos the filler hole facing up. gen2 manual gb filler hole is sideway facing forward...saw my mech pumping in the other day....