Can I trade in a car with a bad alternator?
If you think the alternator is bad, what leads you to that conclusion? Assuming you can get the car to the dealer under the car’s own power, no, fixing the alternator will probably not result in a better trade in deal.
Do dealerships replace alternators?
Any competent shop can replace an alternator. On most cars it is two bolts and a electrical plug. If the vehicle is under warranty, definitely take it to the dealership. You shouldn’t have to pay for warranty work.
Will we buy any car buy a broken car?
Yes, we buy damaged and cars in need of repair. We do recommend that you declare any faults or damage as they may affect your final valuation.
When do you know you have an alternator problem?
When you turn on the headlights and they pulse when you rev the engine, (headlights don’t have a steady, constant quality beam) you probably have an alternator problem. A small pulsing is OK and is more or less present in many cars, but a strong fluctuation is bad.
Can a loose tensioner cause an alternator to fail?
Nevertheless, if the tensioner wears out, it can cause alternator problems (loose belt or worse, the belt can totally fall of the alternator pulley). Broken or damaged wires This happens mostly in older cars duo to material fatigue of the electric installation.
What causes an alternator pulley not to work?
Not replacing it on time, stuck alternator pulley or a faulty bearing are common causes of this problem. Worst thing about this problems is that it can snap at a moments notice. Main causes of alternator problems (at least from what I’ve seen) are: This is the first and most common reason of them all.
Why does my alternator not work when I jump start my car?
Improperly jump starting a car As with the car battery, switching jump cables can cause alternator problems. Namely, if you switch the plus and minus cables (from the “donor” car to yours) you can again damage the diode rectifier. Even worse, you can damage the “donor” car as well.