Where can I get a new alternator for my Jeep?
Looking for a new alternator for your Jeep? Shop our wide selection of alternators for every model of Jeep vehicle. Choose your vehicle then browse our selection of original equipment and high output alternators. While you’re working on your alternator, it’s a good time to replace the serpentine belt too.
What are the symptoms of a bad alternator in a Jeep Wrangler?
Outside of the battery warning light, a dead battery is the most common symptom of a bad alternator. As the alternator can no longer supply your Wrangler with an adequate power supply, it will begin to feed off of the reserve in the battery.
When is it time to replace your alternator?
Your alternator needs to know when each one of those things is plugged in and turned on, so that it can increase power. More importantly, just like with your breathing, your alternator needs to know when to put out less power.
How do you remove the alternator belt on a Jeep Cherokee?
Do not remove the belt completely unless you’re replacing it. Some older Jeeps may have an alternator pivot bolt to loosen and then pivot the alternator on the bracket to relieve tension on the belt. Remove the two alternator mounting bolts using a ratchet wrench. Unsnap the B+ terminal cover if equipped on the back of the alternator.
What does an alternator do in a Jeep Liberty?
The alternator’s job in your Liberty is to provide electricity as it is running. The battery stores enough voltage to be able to start the engine without the assistance of an alternator.
What to do if your alternator fails on a Jeep Wrangler?
Because the battery is only a temporary source of electrical power, it doesn’t take long for a running vehicle, including a Wrangler, to run out of juice if the alternator fails. Disconnect the negative battery terminal from the battery by using a hand wrench to loosen the connection clamp.
How often does an alternator need to be replaced?
So, your alternator works every day, from the moment you start up your car until you turn it off. And if your alternator is failing, you will need to replace it. Many factors can affect the life of your alternator, so it is difficult to say how long you can expect it to last.
Do not remove the belt completely unless you’re replacing it. Some older Jeeps may have an alternator pivot bolt to loosen and then pivot the alternator on the bracket to relieve tension on the belt. Remove the two alternator mounting bolts using a ratchet wrench. Unsnap the B+ terminal cover if equipped on the back of the alternator.