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06-04-2007, 10:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 27,333
Posted By hamimp

That was another mystery. At one day,...

That was another mystery.

At one day, autozone/napa both said, charging problem.

And, another day, none could find anything.

One dealer spent a week and could not find anything.

Another...
06-04-2007, 10:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 27,333
Posted By hamimp

One mechanic here installed an alternator today...

One mechanic here installed an alternator today in my car.

He is a good guy as he charged only $40 for it. He did it at his home though he works at a shop full time.

Now, he said, I did not...
06-02-2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 27,333
Posted By hamimp

I saw the belt was tight. I am not sure if they...

I saw the belt was tight. I am not sure if they are very close to the spec. I dont know how I can check that.

For the ALT pos - it looks ok to me. But, this is also hard to get access.

I will...
06-02-2007, 06:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 27,333
Posted By hamimp

Battery voltage drops (9 v) when driving and car stops: alternator or something else?

I have this problem on and off that:

"Battery voltage drops while driving and car stops - but, with jump start it will start again"

It happened in March twice, in April Once and now in June...
05-07-2007, 11:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 361
Posted By hamimp

Any link or document that says how to open different kinds of electrical connectors

Hi:

I am trying to replace the alternator in Maxima 1999.

I need to take out the electrical connector/harness for alternator (the ones to S/L) and also, the ones to the fans.

Haynes and FSM...
04-29-2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,456
Posted By hamimp

Sorry for asking this rather simple question (in...

Sorry for asking this rather simple question (in the diagram posted by NmexMax):

What is the difference between the 2 wrench symbols (to show the torque range) - one with black background and...
04-26-2007, 12:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,384
Posted By hamimp

I am very new to car DIY (my car is reaching...

I am very new to car DIY (my car is reaching towards 90K).

Would you or someone please tell me how to change the alternator belt ?

I was told by the dealer shops that, there is 1 hour labor to...
04-26-2007, 12:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,456
Posted By hamimp

1. Is there a link, where I can find the steps to...

1. Is there a link, where I can find the steps to replace the belts.

2. I am having charging problem which some parts shops (with their tester) found, while some did not. One of the dealers said...
04-26-2007, 12:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,744
Posted By hamimp

Since I never lifted my car up, I dont know...

Since I never lifted my car up, I dont know exactly where the Garage Jack Points (in the diagram above).

So, can I use my floor jack at one of the "safety stand points" just to lift the car and...
04-19-2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,336
Posted By hamimp

Since I see lots of helpful posting related to my...

Since I see lots of helpful posting related to my alternator/battery (probably) issue and I cannot post a new thread yet, may I ask these (if is not right to post here, I will take this message out):...
04-18-2007, 02:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,132
Posted By hamimp

Thanks for the reply. I am taking it to another...

Thanks for the reply. I am taking it to another dealer to check any issues.

Sorry, that I am postiing similar questions in few different threads with similar topic. I dont how can I make 15...
04-17-2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 829
Posted By hamimp

I was told to identify the obvious alternator...

I was told to identify the obvious alternator issue: start the car with battery connected.

Then disconnect the battery and see if the engine still runs - if yes, then it is not the alternator...
04-17-2007, 11:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,132
Posted By hamimp

I was told to identify the obvious alternator...

I was told to identify the obvious alternator issue: start the car with battery connected.

Then disconnect the battery and see if the engine still runs - if yes, then it is not the alternator...
04-07-2007, 02:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,001
Posted By hamimp

Thanks for your reply. I meant, if I could...

Thanks for your reply.

I meant, if I could do the testing by myself.

The dealers and Autozone/Napa said: alternator is fine.

But, I have this unknown issue where my car suddenly stops while...
04-07-2007, 01:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By hamimp

I see someone asked this question above "Have you...

I see someone asked this question above "Have you tested your alternator?"

Since my issue does not fall under any category yet, I thought of asking anywhere where I see there is a possibility. My...
04-07-2007, 12:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,856
Posted By hamimp

Does ABS light come on when the charging system...

Does ABS light come on when the charging system is poor?

That is what I was told when I took my car to dealer.
04-07-2007, 12:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 615
Posted By hamimp

How can I know alternator is the source of this...

How can I know alternator is the source of this issue: ABS light comes on first and then the car stopping suddenly while I am driving or waiting at the traffice light.

But, then after a jump...
04-07-2007, 12:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By hamimp

How can I know alternator is the source of this...

How can I know alternator is the source of this issue: ABS light comes on and then the car stopping suddenly while I am driving.

But, then after a jump start it runs fine.

I need to find what...
04-07-2007, 12:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By hamimp

How can I know alternator is the source of this...

How can I know alternator is the source of this issue: car stopping suddenly while I am driving.

But, then after a jump start it runs fine.

I need to find what part is causing me trouble as...
04-07-2007, 12:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By hamimp

Is there a tool to check the fuses? I need...

Is there a tool to check the fuses?

I need to find what part is causing me trouble as my dealer could not help.

And I cannot reproduce my problem of car stopping suddenly while I am driving.
04-07-2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By hamimp

How can I check a starter while it is on the car....

How can I check a starter while it is on the car.

I need to find what part is causing me trouble as my dealer could not help.

And I cannot reproduce my problem of car stopping suddenly while I...
04-07-2007, 12:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,001
Posted By hamimp

Ist easy to check the alternator by myself? ...

Ist easy to check the alternator by myself?

How to do that without taking it out of the car.
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