Need Help - Alternator repair

santhoshx · 12th October 2006, 11:22

Can I repair Esteem Alternator or should I go for a new one.

viper · 12th October 2006, 11:34

Hi,

Depends on whats wrong. If it is alternator cut out or rectifier repair it. If its is something major then replace it.

Cannot give you correct advice till we know whats wrong.

Viper

santhoshx · 12th October 2006, 11:51

Coil is partially burnt and output is 12v at high rev (above 3000 rpm). Mechanic says output should be 14v. Please advice

tsk1979 · 12th October 2006, 12:12

If its only the coil it can be repaired, but not too sure wether maruti will do it. We had rectifier and coil fault in our M800 alternator long time back and got it repaired, though the authorized workshop said, "Replace the alternator".
My indica's alternator was faulty with rectifier and plate faults, and it was repaired. But the cost of the repair was close to a new alternator since multiple faults came at regular intervals.
So estimate the cost. If your alternator is more than 50,000kms old and cost of repairs > 50% cost of alternator, get a new one.

santhoshx · 12th October 2006, 18:38

Thanks for advice. Car has done more than 85000 kms so decided to get a new one

12th October 2006, 11:22	#1
santhoshx BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore/New Jersey Posts: 47 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Can I repair Esteem Alternator or should I go for a new one.
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12th October 2006, 11:34	#2
viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,766 Thanked: 20 Times	Hi, Depends on whats wrong. If it is alternator cut out or rectifier repair it. If its is something major then replace it. Cannot give you correct advice till we know whats wrong. Viper
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12th October 2006, 11:51	#3
santhoshx BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore/New Jersey Posts: 47 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Coil is partially burnt and output is 12v at high rev (above 3000 rpm). Mechanic says output should be 14v. Please advice
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12th October 2006, 12:12	#4
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,489 Times View My Garage	If its only the coil it can be repaired, but not too sure wether maruti will do it. We had rectifier and coil fault in our M800 alternator long time back and got it repaired, though the authorized workshop said, "Replace the alternator". My indica's alternator was faulty with rectifier and plate faults, and it was repaired. But the cost of the repair was close to a new alternator since multiple faults came at regular intervals. So estimate the cost. If your alternator is more than 50,000kms old and cost of repairs > 50% cost of alternator, get a new one.
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12th October 2006, 18:38	#5
santhoshx BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore/New Jersey Posts: 47 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Thanks for advice. Car has done more than 85000 kms so decided to get a new one
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