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....

 

[DanzEterna]

workmanship only costs me rm10, if using the pump/flush machine sure more expensive.....

 

[vr2turbo]

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.

Wah! your MTF uses 4L, mine only 2 to 2.5L only....

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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....

Yours the filler hole facing up means got dipstick like ATF?
Mine also facing sideways, on level ground pour until it leaks out then close up.....

 

[arturo]

Yours the filler hole facing up means got dipstick like ATF?
Mine also facing sideways, on level ground pour until it leaks out then close up.....

mine is AT ma...n yah wat u explain is exactly as wat i saw my mech did. pump in till it leaks then close up.

 

[DanzEterna]

Wah! your MTF uses 4L, mine only 2 to 2.5L only....

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Yours the filler hole facing up means got dipstick like ATF?
Mine also facing sideways, on level ground pour until it leaks out then close up.....

eh y yr gbox small ah, perdana auto with atf cooler uses 5L, my atos using 3L.

 

[arturo]

VR2's one small la....mine also at least 4l.

that didnt sound right...

 

[vr2turbo]

eh y yr gbox small ah, perdana auto with atf cooler uses 5L, my atos using 3L.

Your is Auto? then is ATF. Mine is manual so need 2 to 2.5L only..

 

[mosesmk]

Alternator can be repair.Either replace the carbon brush or diode. See which one it faulty. But not all mechanic willing to do it. Last time my Wira i us recond one and can last for 3 years (sold it already).think better find the recond one lah bro. but check others thing 1st lah.seems like not only the alternator problem.