1997 Nissan Almera Electrics??

doohan

Hi All,

I have a 1997 Nissan Almera (Irish car). 120k on the clock and has just been serviced (week before last). This morning I went out to drive it and upon switching on the electrics the rev counter needle went all the way to the right. Turned it off and on again another 2 times and she's working fine now. Car is driving perfect and no other signs of trouble (yet!)

Question is...Is this a new Alternator time?? Doing a bit of digging on the interweb and seemingly it's the first sign of alternator trouble.

2nd Question is..How much am I looking at for a new one/ reconditioned one? What's the best way to proceed. (besides bringing it to my mechcanic on Tuesday)

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Doohan.

Buffman

I wouldn't worry about it. My mate has a 96 Almera and the rev counter sometimes goes a bit haywire now and again. I hear it's common enough for them. His has been at that for the last 2-3 years, so I wouldn't worry about replacing the alternator yet.

Mickeym530

problem with your clocks mate,common problem!!

Mycroft H

Uncles 97 almera been like that for the last five years..... And its still as reliable as ever

nissan14

I have the same problem will it pass the test?? how do ya fix

_Conrad_

nissan14 wrote: »

I have the same problem will it pass the test?? how do ya fix

it should do unles sthe dash is goin mad during a test. There are many cars that do not have a rev counter at all so i dont think it's considered essential

nissan14

_Conrad_ wrote: »

it should do unles sthe dash is goin mad during a test. There are many cars that do not have a rev counter at all so i dont think it's considered essential

i hope so but any idea to fix do ya change the clocks or is it more great car tough nothing else wrong with it

intrested
http://www.adverts.ie/car/nissan/nissan/almera-n14-1-4-petrol-saloon/682322

_Conrad_

nissan14 wrote: »

i hope so but any idea to fix do ya change the clocks or is it more great car tough nothing else wrong with it

intrested
http://www.adverts.ie/car/nissan/nissan/almera-n14-1-4-petrol-saloon/682322

They're grand reliable cars but i don't do small petrol cars at all.
If it's going to be petrol it has to be fun.

As for fixing it i don't know really, well not in this specific case. If it's like the clocks in a Focus RS and some other fords, which had problems with stuff like temp. and fuel gauges not working or the speedo not working on some alfas then replacing the clocks should fix it but there may or may not be a better option. If that's the only thing wrong with it though i wouldnt bother, it's not like there's any massive need to know the RPM in a normal everyday runaround car

Avns1s

I know of ALmera's that have this problem with the rev counter for years. It hasn't been a sign of any other problems and it will pass the NCT just fine.

From one that I tried to fix (and failed), I can say that its something by way of a fault on the printed circuit of the clocks.

nissan14

Avns1s wrote: »

I know of ALmera's that have this problem with the rev counter for years. It hasn't been a sign of any other problems and it will pass the NCT just fine.

From one that I tried to fix (and failed), I can say that its something by way of a fault on the printed circuit of the clocks.

sound ill throw her through and c what she fails on there a great car
i want a desil car there alot greener :D

nissan14

_Conrad_ wrote: »

They're grand reliable cars but i don't do small petrol cars at all.
If it's going to be petrol it has to be fun.

As for fixing it i don't know really, well not in this specific case. If it's like the clocks in a Focus RS and some other fords, which had problems with stuff like temp. and fuel gauges not working or the speedo not working on some alfas then replacing the clocks should fix it but there may or may not be a better option. If that's the only thing wrong with it though i wouldnt bother, it's not like there's any massive need to know the RPM in a normal everyday runaround car

thanks

spuddoorley

it a plastic gear in the gear box, happens them all, great car