Draker Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Can you explain Parts House? Is it a business that sells and tests auto parts? He means, any parts store. Napa, Autozone, car quest.. etc. They have starter and alternator bench testing equipment that will tell you if it's fully functional. 1 Quote Link to comment
jboulukos Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Again...remove alternator and take to a parts house than can bench test the thing. Just charging at specific times does not mean it is good. Whistling noises...unplug the clip on alternator while it is making noise...what happened? Ok went to a starter and alternator place and was quoted $100 for rebuild. Quote Link to comment
jboulukos Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 He means, any parts store. Napa, Autozone, car quest.. etc. They have starter and alternator bench testing equipment that will tell you if it's fully functional. Thank you for the clarification. Being specific and typing Napa or Autozone would have been great the first time. Both have fewer letters than Parts House as well. Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 But Napa or competitor had more letters, which is what he was saying. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Everyone else here knew what parts house meant. It's the place where parts mingle in the family dwelling. Eat, sleep, poop. House. For parts. Parts house. Parts home? 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 But...but...if you know of a rebuild shop for starter/alternators...go there. And the $100...drop in the pan. I'd rather go that route then buying a junk off the shelf unit from "Napa or their competitors." Quote Link to comment
jboulukos Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 But...but...if you know of a rebuild shop for starter/alternators...go there. And the $100...drop in the pan. I'd rather go that route then buying a junk off the shelf unit from "Napa or their competitors." I agree. I found a rebuild shop that is testing it free of charge. Thanks for the help. I'll post the outcome. Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Have you ever done an oil change to a vehicle? Quote Link to comment
jboulukos Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 I've done a few. Quote Link to comment
jboulukos Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Update: The alternators diodes, rectifier, regulator and bearings needed replacement/rebuild. Rotor and Stator were polished as well. I'm impressed with the work, price ($85) and fast service. Tomorrow i'll put it in and give update on the outcome regarding test drive and warning lights. 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Under load, no output-i'd throw an alternator at it. Sounds like bad diode. Remove and take to a parts house. They'll bench test it for you. 1 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hopefully it'll work as good as it looks :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
jboulukos Posted May 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Update The alternator was put back on today and started right up. No warning lights were on during idle, with gas and while driving. There is no longer a buzzing noise from the black box adjacent to the battery when the headlights are on. The voltage is 14.6 at idle and 13.4 under load (radio, high wipers, high heat, rear defroster, high beam headlights). The car drives much nicer now. Thanks for all the help, suggestions and advice. I learned about "parts house" and rebuild shops. Also learned a bit about alternators as well as v belts and how to put them on. I'm glad there is a CHG warning light in the car and I'm glad its now off. 2 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 You own a datto..YOU WILL LEARN MORE guaranteed...and we'll be here to assist you with your latest fix :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
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