Can a fuse be removed from an alternator?
You can typically remove an alternator fuse with your fingers, but just like with your fuse box, you may have to turn to a screwdriver for help. The goal will be to pry it out of your fuse box without doing any damage to it or to the alternator fuse itself.
Can a blown fuse be replaced in a car?
The physical act of replacing a blown alternator fuse is one of simplest auto repair jobs around. Replacing any blown fuse is actually very easy and doesn’t require much skill or technical know-how. But we should point out that there are usually upwards of 40 fuses in the average fuse box in a car these days.
How many fuses are in an average car?
But we should point out that there are usually upwards of 40 fuses in the average fuse box in a car these days. That can make replacing a blown alternator fuse slightly more challenging than it used to be.
Why does my Alt fuse keep blowing out?
I covered the bare metal under it with rubber to ensure that I wouldn’t ground, then screwed a nut and washer ON TOP of the wire, instead of the normal setup which is nut, wire, nut+washer (broken post).
What kind of Fuse is 120 amp alternator?
It must’ve been brief, because I didn’t see/hear/feel a spark. So the 120 amp fuse for the alternator is a PAL type fuse, and it is a bit of a PIA to remove. I’m a mechanic, so it wasn’t very difficult for me, just time consuming.
Is the 120 amp fuse a PAL or PAL?
So the 120 amp fuse for the alternator is a PAL type fuse, and it is a bit of a PIA to remove. I’m a mechanic, so it wasn’t very difficult for me, just time consuming. However if you were an average Joe who somehow made the same mistake, you’d almost certainly be going to a shop.
What should I do if I Change my alternator?
I did the same thing once–on a different car. If I ever change the alternator now, I remove the +battery cable. If I remember correctly, the old generators used a three unit control (often referred to as the voltage regulator) that prevented dead shorts to ground.
What should I do if my alternator is not working?
The solution is to check your car’s manual for the particular fuse that controls the alternator and replace it. In some cars, you might also find another small fuse to the alternator’s control—usually a 15A to 20A fuse. An alternator does usually has 3 or 4 wires to it to function properly.
Is there a fuse between Dash idiot light and alternator?
There are 3 electrical connections to the alternator; the positive battery lug, a 3 wire keyed connector, and a 1 wire keyed connector (that comes off of the 3 wire connector). Can’t hardly mess any of those up. Is there a fuse between the dash idiot light and the alternator? See attached image.
What happens when the slip rings on an alternator stop working?
An alternator has 2 “brushes” that make contact with copper “slip rings” on the alternator. If they make contact, all’s well. If not, no alternator. The brushes are made of a metal softer than copper, and wear with use. When they wear past limits, they start being unable to reach the rings and make contact.