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They didn’t have a V-belt for their alternator tester, so I wasn’t able to find out if it was bad. However, they gave me a new one under warranty anyways.
So the new new alternator goes in. Still nothing. I’m getting 11.8 volts at the battery regardless if the car is on or off, and the battery gauge isn’t going into the positive. However, I am getting a magnetic feel at the rear of the alt when the car is on.
At this point I don’t believe it’s the alternator itself, but something else. Like I said before, all connections are clean and tight. I disassembled the two prong connector to be sure. Any recommendations as to what it could be?
And yes, I do agree working on your car yourself using high quality materials is the way to go, but at this point I’m not blaming it on the parts store alternator for the issue.
The new one should last because you brought it home with the seat belt on!
i would still rebuild , if original non refurbished, as a backup and my experience the chinesium remans in my case dropped 50 rpm compared to original under normal load at idle so not the same.
