Nissan: 96 sentra alternator?

The problem is with the AZ alternator,

I have said this more times than I can count, so I'll say it again

Aftermarket rebuilt alternators/starters are JUNK.

spend the money and get one from the dealer




"Paul Brogren" <com> wrote in message
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Paul Brogren wrote: 

First, get a new alternator. Second, run a ground directly from your
battery to your alternator. It'll cost you about 10 bucks for the wire,
but you'll be happy you did it. Even if it was the AZ alternator that
wasn't working right, a good ground is always good to have.

Sark

Thanks, I'm going to run 4 AWG from the alternator to battery. I think that
is rated for 100 - 110 amps. Also, I'm going to replace the other two
engine grounds as well. (battery to fender, battery to engine.) To reply to
the previous post. I can't get a "New" alternator from the dealer. I've
called two dealers. Glenwood Springs and a Denver one. They only have
reman.s as well. I'll probably get the premium unit from NAPA here in Vail.
It's only $25 less than the dealers rebuild. But then the question is if I
even if I got the Dealer rebuild, who rebuilds it for them?

Thanks,
Paul
"Sarky" <com> wrote in message
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Altenator overheating? The current demanded by your car PLUS the
charge current demanded by your battery exceeds the current that your
altenator can deliver. Plain and simple!
Now, as someone wrote earlier, IF this is an aftermarket altenator it
likely is overspec'd IOW, it cannot deliver what the specs indicate.
A factory rebuild IS like a new altenator, it does retain the same
specs as the one originally installed by the factory for the same
comnponents are used.
Napa is a good idea, The few cents more the parts cost are easily
found back in the quality. It does not harm to check factory prices
either tho.

-Clem



On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 21:12:05 -0700, "Paul Brogren" <com>
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Hey Clem,

I was thinking the same. This AZ unit is rated at 70 amps. The NAPA units
are 80 amps. I called the dealer and they can get a rebuilt unit for me,
but not a "new" one. So I guess what your saying is that the dealer
rebuilds are reman'd to the factory spec's. These same thoughts had crossed
my mind, but you have been the first to present the facts. I am however
going to replace the ground wires from the battery to the fenders, engine
alternator, etc. They are showing signs of corrosion.

Thanks Again, Great advice.
Paul
"Klem" <com> wrote in message
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Trust me , you will be replacing it again.
sooner than you probably think.

Maybe I used the wrong words, dealers sell reman alternators but everything
except the outer shell is NEW.

BTW , Nissan North America rebuilds their parts.

Running the extra ground is not going to fix a thing, but go ahead and get
the NAPA one and put it on, I'll just go ahead and say " I told ya so " now.




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Paul Brogren wrote:
 

How did you determine that?
 

The -big- wire on the negative cable should go to the engine block to supply
curent to the starter.
 

Bingo.

 

No, I'm surprized that lasted that long. The "lifetime" warranty is only
good until you get sick of swapping them out, which is directly related to
where the alternator is located on the vehicle.

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Steve

http://www.atlantaracing.com

Paul Brogren wrote:
 

Which is going to cost more than $25 in time and money.
 

Sure but they are rebuilt by nissan using new nissan internals. I've NEVER
had one give problems.

 

And you want to try to save $25 that bad to then hope these are any better?

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Steve

http://www.atlantaracing.com