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How many AMPS are the OEM Alternators on the maxima?

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Old 06-26-2012, 05:09 PM
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How many AMPS are the OEM Alternators on the maxima?

Mine is dying...putting out only 12.5 V instead of atleast 13.5-14.7 and I'm going to replace it...

Not sure whether to replace it with a 100amp one, or a 110 amp one.

The price difference between the two is almost 50$
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Old 06-27-2012, 05:35 AM
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100 amp would be fine if you don't have any crazy audio equipment.
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The Maxima came with a 110 amp alternator. 1997 Maxima was the last year 100 amp alternators were offered but even so, most 1997s have a 110 amp unit. Other NIssan models may use the 100 amp alternator, but the wire connector may be different.
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I went with this one when I installed my audio system in my car. MOREEE POWERRR

I still got the factory one if you would willing to buy and pay for shipping.
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Originally Posted by NismoAce
I went with this one when I installed my audio system in my car. MOREEE POWERRR
Geezz, that beast puts out more amps at idle than the stock one does period.
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Originally Posted by DennisMik
The Maxima came with a 110 amp alternator. 1997 Maxima was the last year 100 amp alternators were offered but even so, most 1997s have a 110 amp unit. Other NIssan models may use the 100 amp alternator, but the wire connector may be different.
My 97 Max was 110 AMP, Just replaced it with a 125 amp (I have after market audio) from Advanced Auto Zone. Lifetime warranty. paid 150 for it.. cant beat the deal.
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Just bumping this thread after finding it on a search.

Do all 5th gens (i.e. 3.0L and 3.5L engines) use the same stock alternator? The 5th and 5.5 models look identical, i.e. same mounting points, 2-pin harness, but hoping to confirm with the experts here.

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They all use the same Hitichi alternator up to about 2010, when Nissan changed to the Mitsubishi alternator, which looks a lot different.
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