hpfiend Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Hey guys- Replaced the alternator on my friends 99 V6 mustang- she had it diagnosed by advance auto and they said the battery was ok and that it was the alternator- She got a reman unit from them and I put it in for her after making sure the battery was fully charged and it ran great for about 3 months until it stranded her again- she limped to advance auto again and they said the alternator was bad already- this time they instructed her to put a new battery in this time as well but it was only 2 years old. She had it towed to a shop and they put a new alternator on she got under warranty from advance for her. What kind of short would burn up an alternator that quickly? They suggested it was a faulty reman? I am skeptical on their diagnosis but haven't had a chance to look at it myself since.. Thanks! Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 i have had bad anything and everything form those places(az advanced etc) normally why i dont buy electrical parts from those places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindall2006 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 She have a booming system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Correct amperage rating? Defective part? I've had issues with AZ and Advance alternators and starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I didn't know they were bad for electrical parts- where do you guys go for more reliable parts? NAPA? No crazy stereo or anything- car is 100% stock but she does have a nice set of cobra Rs she puts on just for summer driving. Thanks! Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 are you running a garage out of the tech section on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 the alternator probably just shit out on you they make most parts overseas now and the quality is shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Sounds like those wheels made it take a shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 are you running a garage out of the tech section on here? Yeah guy and I am competing with you with your free advice!!! hehe j/k I just have a lot of friends that often have car troubles and need a little bit of help... the funny thing is the guy with the blazer is married to the girl with the mustang so they have had some REAL bad luck lately. Take care and thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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