Alternator issues.
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Alternator issues.
I recently had an alternator failure on my daughter's 04 Mini Cooper. We had it replaced and the vehicle ran fine for a little over a week. Now the alternator has gone out again.
Today, I charged the battery, which is an Intersate and only 10 months old, and started the vehicle. I checked the voltage at the battery and I'm only getting 12.3 volts at idle. Obviously lacking a signal from the alternator.
I called the shop that did the work for me and they're surprized, since they have never had an alternator go out so quickly. The replacement alternator is a remanufactured unit that was remanufactured in the USA.
Before I go driving 30 miles to the shop for them to repair it, is there something I might have overlooked, like a fuse or relay?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Today, I charged the battery, which is an Intersate and only 10 months old, and started the vehicle. I checked the voltage at the battery and I'm only getting 12.3 volts at idle. Obviously lacking a signal from the alternator.
I called the shop that did the work for me and they're surprized, since they have never had an alternator go out so quickly. The replacement alternator is a remanufactured unit that was remanufactured in the USA.
Before I go driving 30 miles to the shop for them to repair it, is there something I might have overlooked, like a fuse or relay?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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I heard that certain remanufactured units are suspect; however, the unit that was installed is considered a decent unit by my mechanic. I went through that issue with him, before he did the work, and he told me he knew of the problems; he assured me the alternator was decent ... even gave me a three year warranty.
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I get readings of Voltage on the torque app for my car that are between 12.3 at Idle and 12.9 while at highway speed. I for sure thought I was having issues with my Alternator, I had already replaced the battery at that point. I did a load test and for sure my Battery and Alternator were fine, that was over a year ago. I dont know why I get the low readings, but the battery has been perfect and I have had no issues
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I should have added that the battery light is illuminated and the car would not start. I charged the battery to get it started. The battery, off the vehicle, showed 12.6ish volts; on the vehicle, with it running it showed 12.3 volts and the battery light is still illuminated. Obviously the alternator is not sending a charge to the battery. I have zero corrosion on the terminals and grounds; the wiring is in pristine condition.
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Okay, here's an update ... since I hate reading these threads and nobody posts the outcome.
I had the alternator replaced and everything is fine, once more. I'll be keeping an eye on it, but, as I said, it came with a 3 year warranty, which the mechanic is covering.
Thanks for all your input.
I had the alternator replaced and everything is fine, once more. I'll be keeping an eye on it, but, as I said, it came with a 3 year warranty, which the mechanic is covering.
Thanks for all your input.
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