Can an old alternator be fixed?
Repairing a Defective Alternator You can either repair it yourself or take it to a repair shop. Alternator repair isn’t too hard, but you will definitely need a serpentine belt diagram so that you can put it back on correctly.
What can I do with an old alternator?
A scrap metal recycling yard will gladly take the old alternator off your hands. Other than selling the alternator to a scrap metal recycling yard, you could sell it to a junk yard if it still works. There are also small businesses that buy non-working alternators and rebuild them.
When to replace the alternator on a 1990 Toyota?
When replacing the alternator on a 1990 Toyota, check the amperage rating on the placard on the alternator. The alternator is available in different amperages, depending on the electrical accessories on your particular car model. When an alternator begins to fail, the diode trio is usually the first to go.
How do you replace an alternator on a Ford truck?
Place one hook on the belt and hook the other end at a convenient place on the front of the truck or grill. Loosen or remove two 10mm bolts on the bottom of the alternator. You may not have to remove them if the mounting ears on the alternator are slotted, making removal and installation very simple.
How do you remove a positive wire from an alternator?
Hold the tensioner away from the belt and remove the belt from the alternator pulley. Remove the plastic electrical plug from the side of the alternator by pulling it out. Remove the large positive wire connected to the “B plus” terminal on the back of the alternator, using a wrench.
Do you need to remove serpentine belt to change alternator?
As you loosen the bolts, the alternator will slide in the bracket under the tension of the belt. You may not need to remove the serpentine or accessory belt if it’s not damaged.