How much does it cost to replace an alternator on a Jeep Compass?
They want $700 to replace it ( $464 parts, 2 @ $110/hr labor ). I have the repair CD for the Jeep and it seems like quite a chore to replace ( remove wheel, remove AC compressor…) has anybody tried doing it themselves, is it as hard as it looks ??
Why is the alternator on my Jeep not charging?
Looks like the field coil of the alternator isn’t getting power. There are 3 wires attached to the alternator. One is a big fat wire that goes to the battery, this is the alternator output. The other two wires feed power to the field coil.
Where are the fuses on a jeep alternator?
If you don’t see voltage on the field coil terminals, you might have a blown fuse. The field coil is powered by a box called Powertrain Control Module, and there are 3 fuses that might be of interest, numbered 6, 19, and 26 according to the schematic (see below).
How can I tell if my alternator is bad?
You can check if the field coil is powered by connecting a multimeter to the terminals of the field coil, and starting the engine. Be careful to avoid getting caught by the alternator belt! With the engine running, there should be voltage across the terminals.
They want $700 to replace it ( $464 parts, 2 @ $110/hr labor ). I have the repair CD for the Jeep and it seems like quite a chore to replace ( remove wheel, remove AC compressor…) has anybody tried doing it themselves, is it as hard as it looks ??
Looks like the field coil of the alternator isn’t getting power. There are 3 wires attached to the alternator. One is a big fat wire that goes to the battery, this is the alternator output. The other two wires feed power to the field coil.
You can check if the field coil is powered by connecting a multimeter to the terminals of the field coil, and starting the engine. Be careful to avoid getting caught by the alternator belt! With the engine running, there should be voltage across the terminals.
If you don’t see voltage on the field coil terminals, you might have a blown fuse. The field coil is powered by a box called Powertrain Control Module, and there are 3 fuses that might be of interest, numbered 6, 19, and 26 according to the schematic (see below).
What are the symptoms of a bad alternator in a jeep?
Here are the most common symptoms of a bad alternator in a Jeep Compass: A typical alternator Battery Light The battery light is designed to tell you that there is not enough voltage to properly charge the battery, or that the battery itself is not holding the proper voltage. In rare occasions the service engine soon light may light up.
What should the voltage be on a Jeep Compass?
Set it to read voltage. Specifically, you’ll need to set it to 20V DC. With your Compass turned off, you’ll connect the negative side of the meter to the negative battery post or wire. You’ll then touch the positive side of the voltmeter to the positive battery wire.
Do you need SERP..belt for Jeep Compass?
The serp..belt is a must since it drives everything but have a good look at the routing to get it back at the end even though there should be chart/pic showing the belt routing its easier if you can remember most if not all the loops. Heh is anything easy on this? How many miles on it?
Is it hard to replace an alternator on a jeep?
I have the repair CD for the Jeep and it seems like quite a chore to replace ( remove wheel, remove AC compressor…) has anybody tried doing it themselves, is it as hard as it looks ?? Have a look and see how to reach the bolts. Knowone is gong to remove all that for the alternator dealer included.
The serp..belt is a must since it drives everything but have a good look at the routing to get it back at the end even though there should be chart/pic showing the belt routing its easier if you can remember most if not all the loops. Heh is anything easy on this? How many miles on it?