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Replacing an alternator

techteacher · 2016-08-03 23:41:20

hi all, the alternator has just died in the OHs trajet, i call it the tragedy, she is thinking of changing it anyway but i was wondering how much to get fixed.....maybe its worth it , what are rough costs? any ideas of time and effort if i pick one up from a breakers?

03-08-2016 11:41pm

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techteacher

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hi all,

the alternator has just died in the OHs trajet, i call it the tragedy, she is thinking of changing it anyway but i was wondering how much to get fixed.....maybe its worth it , what are rough costs? any ideas of time and effort if i pick one up from a breakers?

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#2 04-08-2016 7:35am

irish bloke

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prob better off getting yours repaired or get a recon one

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#3 05-08-2016 9:35am

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It's usually just 2 to 3 bolts to get the alternator off. It shouldn't take too long if
it's reasonably accessible.

And it's usually the voltage rectifier that goes. If between year 2000-2002 this one should fit

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/MITSUBISHI-ALTERNATOR-RECTIFIER-HYUNDAI-HIGHWAY-SONATA-IV-TRAJET-PETROL-1992-01-/162110843340?hash=item25be8f29cc

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