André Toulon Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 Psh, alternators aren't that bad if you can find a place to repair it. I don't think I've ever had to totally get a new one. But not like I know what's wrong with yours
Rogue_Alphonse Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 I just did mine in an AutoZone parking lot on my recent 1,030 mile road trip... $110 and 30 minutes. Depending on the car, it can be pretty easy (if you have a reliable friend who isn't a hack and knows his way around cars)... and if you're able to wait, get one on Amazon. I got a shitty remanufactured Duralast for $110 because I had no choice, but if I could have waited I would have gotten a muuuuch better brand new ACDelco part for $85. AND I had to take the old one in to get a $45 core. At least I was in the parking lot
helpme Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 It cost me around $300 and every mechanic can agree my car is a nightmare to get into right @Rogue_Alphonse?
Rogue_Alphonse Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, helpme said: It cost me around $300 and every mechanic can agree my car is a nightmare to get into right @Rogue_Alphonse? If I am in a thread, you don't need to tag me. But I just solved the tagging issue all together.
helpme Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 1 minute ago, ǝsuoɥdl∀ ǝnɓoᴚ said: If I am in a thread, you don't need to tag me. But I just solved the tagging issue all together. That's ok I can just go to the next victim
Ginguy Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you have a good mechanic ho will treat you fairly. 1 1
Rogue_Alphonse Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, helpme said: That's ok I can just go to the next victim Sorry @katt_goddess
renjifan Posted December 3, 2019 Author Posted December 3, 2019 I have a 2012 Chevy Captiva. They told me it was going to cost $630... 😭😭😭
Ginguy Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 That's a little on the high side, but not outrageous, national average is $589. Again, bummer to hear about it, have a glass of Moscato and sad tunes.... 1
Rogue_Alphonse Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, renjifan said: I have a 2012 Chevy Captiva. They told me it was going to cost $630... 😭😭😭 Apparently you have to remove the passenger side engine mount along with its bracket just to get the alternator out of its little hole... Looks like a lot of that cost is labor. 1
katt_goddess Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 26 minutes ago, ǝsuoɥdl∀ ǝnɓoᴚ said: Sorry @katt_goddess I will wreck you. 1
Rogue_Alphonse Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, katt_goddess said: I will wreck you. You mean @helpme
katt_goddess Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 @ǝsuoɥdl∀ ǝnɓoᴚ WRECKED! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA 2
Mix Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 50 minutes ago, ǝsuoɥdl∀ ǝnɓoᴚ said: I just did mine in an AutoZone parking lot on my recent 1,030 mile road trip... $110 and 30 minutes. Depending on the car, it can be pretty easy (if you have a reliable friend who isn't a hack and knows his way around cars)... and if you're able to wait, get one on Amazon. I got a shitty remanufactured Duralast for $110 because I had no choice, but if I could have waited I would have gotten a muuuuch better brand new ACDelco part for $85. AND I had to take the old one in to get a $45 core. At least I was in the parking lot I did the same thing on my old camry....right in the parking lot and I didn't know what I was doing, just looked it up on my phone......but they make things way harder to get to in these new cars it's like they don't want anyone working on their own shit....
André Toulon Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, ǝsuoɥdl∀ ǝnɓoᴚ said: Apparently you have to remove the passenger side engine mount along with its bracket just to get the alternator out of its little hole... Looks like a lot of that cost is labor. That must be a new thing....It's why I have always been able to replace them on my American made cars with little to no trouble. Had to take one off my 626 and it was mounted almost under the fucking motor...Like wtf. Edited December 3, 2019 by André Toulon 1
crackymckrackin Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 58 minutes ago, ǝsuoɥdl∀ ǝnɓoᴚ said: I just did mine in an AutoZone parking lot on my recent 1,030 mile road trip... $110 and 30 minutes. Depending on the car, it can be pretty easy (if you have a reliable friend who isn't a hack and knows his way around cars)... and if you're able to wait, get one on Amazon. I got a shitty remanufactured Duralast for $110 because I had no choice, but if I could have waited I would have gotten a muuuuch better brand new ACDelco part for $85. AND I had to take the old one in to get a $45 core. At least I was in the parking lot CARRRRSSSS.
Rogue_Alphonse Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 11 minutes ago, katt_goddess said: @ǝsuoɥdl∀ ǝnɓoᴚ WRECKED! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA There is a very simple way to figure it out, yes.
Rogue_Alphonse Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, Mix said: I did the same thing on my old camry....right in the parking lot and I didn't know what I was doing, just looked it up on my phone......but they make things way harder to get to in these new cars it's like they don't want anyone working on their own shit.... It's why mechanics hate engineers.
Rogue_Alphonse Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, André Toulon said: That must be a new thing....It's why I have always been able to replace them on my American made cars with little to no trouble. Had to take one off my 626 and it was mounted almost under the fucking motor...Like wtf. The Captiva is definitely not an American car... thank you Korean engineering. 1
Rogue_Alphonse Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, crackymckrackin said: CARRRRSSSS. Everything needs an enthusiast.
renjifan Posted December 3, 2019 Author Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, André Toulon said: Psh, alternators aren't that bad if you can find a place to repair it. I don't think I've ever had to totally get a new one. But not like I know what's wrong with yours I was on my way into work when everything just started shutting off. First my radio, then my speedometer and other gauges stopped working, and then I lost my turning signals and brake lights. I was just about to work so I just kept going, but I’m sure people thought I was just driving like an asshole. It was kind of scary...
helpme Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 42 minutes ago, ǝsuoɥdl∀ ǝnɓoᴚ said: You mean @helpme 38 minutes ago, katt_goddess said: @ǝsuoɥdl∀ ǝnɓoᴚ WRECKED! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA Oh I got a good one now I tag katt then she tags you cycle ends nicely
renjifan Posted December 3, 2019 Author Posted December 3, 2019 21 minutes ago, Mix said: It'll take time, but seems doable Excuse you, sir. Doable for who???
Mix Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, renjifan said: Excuse you, sir. Doable for who???
renjifan Posted December 5, 2019 Author Posted December 5, 2019 Update - My warranty actually ended up covering most of it and I only had to pay about $150. Yay! ☺️ 2
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