# \#alternators **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/alternators/1593.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car Won't Start, Battery, Alternator, and Starter Test Good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-alternator-and-starter-test-good/198411)
**Author:** [@miketho16\_192233](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miketho16_192233)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-alternator-and-starter-test-good/198411 "2025-02-24T13:30:20Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Accord LX. After running several errands with 5 to 10 minutes of city driving between each stop, it wouldn’t start after the final stop (20 minutes in the grocery store). The lights were not left on, … --- ## [Battery Light On, Battery and Alternator good, no problems starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-on-battery-and-alternator-good-no-problems-starting/142631)
**Author:** [@BOuLDeR7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOuLDeR7)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-on-battery-and-alternator-good-no-problems-starting/142631 "2025-01-29T17:08:38Z")
The short story is everything tests good however the battery light is on and will not go off. I tried several alternators, one being new, and put in a new battery and a new belt. I have a 2004 Toyota Matrix XR. Severa… --- ## [Can a higher amp battery be harmful to alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-higher-amp-battery-be-harmful-to-alternator/194129)
**Author:** [@Shervan360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shervan360)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-higher-amp-battery-be-harmful-to-alternator/194129 "2024-01-07T21:35:18Z")
Hello, The battery installed in the car by the manufacturer is 50 amp. I don’t have any electrical system (except basic car audio) Can I use a 60-amp battery? (How about more? for example: 65 or 70 amp) Can a higher … --- ## [Car won't start, and battery seems charged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-and-battery-seems-charged/191630)
**Author:** [@allstarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allstarr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-and-battery-seems-charged/191630 "2023-07-19T18:34:32Z")
I have a 1990 Ford T-Bird. My car has been having starting issues for a while. I’m not sure if the seat belt light being on whenever I have the car on is part of the issue, or not. Note that it’s on, even though I have i… --- ## [2008 Dodge Durango - How do I check the alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-durango-how-do-i-check-the-alternator/191285)
**Author:** [@Tony34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony34)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-durango-how-do-i-check-the-alternator/191285 "2023-06-25T20:51:10Z")
which battery post do i disconnect to check alternator --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester - Car dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-car-dies/189262)
**Author:** [@EthelRMele](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EthelRMele)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-car-dies/189262 "2023-02-24T21:20:02Z")
My car loses power and almost shuts off. Also, the car has to be started every 2 days or else the battery goes dead. No one has been able to find the cause. Been told it is either the alternator or fuel pump. They sa… --- ## [Infiniti G20 weird electrical issue is making is unsafe to drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-g20-weird-electrical-issue-is-making-is-unsafe-to-drive/92320)
**Author:** [@InfinitiG20Cam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/InfinitiG20Cam)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-g20-weird-electrical-issue-is-making-is-unsafe-to-drive/92320 "2023-02-09T23:48:40Z")
3 weeks ago my father (who died 2 weeks ago) gave me his 1991 Infiniti G20 which he has kept in great condition over the years with the last few being the exception. He's the original owner and I have paperwork from ever… --- ## [2007 1500 Silverado - Limp Mode - High Voltage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-1500-silverado-limp-mode-high-voltage/185894)
**Author:** [@ty.snohomish\_181984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ty.snohomish_181984)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-1500-silverado-limp-mode-high-voltage/185894 "2022-08-28T20:06:47Z")
I need some help. I have a 2007 Silverado that seems to be having an electrical problem. Approximately 2 weeks ago I was unable to go when I pushed the gas. I was able to place the truck in reverse and remove it from the… --- ## [Vehicle barley starting…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-barley-starting/185617)
**Author:** [@Gavinakajeter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gavinakajeter)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-barley-starting/185617 "2022-08-09T16:26:07Z")
I have a 2010 Chevy equinox with 136k miles. Recently it’s having trouble starting. The other day it wouldn’t start. Jump started and it worked. There was like corrosion crap at the connections so I cleaned them up and m… --- ## [98 Chevy Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-chevy-starting-issues/185150)
**Author:** [@mermaidinmoon\_181458](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mermaidinmoon_181458)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-chevy-starting-issues/185150 "2022-07-11T00:20:56Z")
We have a chevy that has to be jumped off normally and then runs till you shut if off. Right now it can’t even be jumped off. We have replaced the battery, altnator, new cables, checked the starter at O’Reillys, brand … --- ## [1993 Toyota Corolla randomly won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-randomly-wont-start/184760)
**Author:** [@ireallydontlol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ireallydontlol)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-randomly-wont-start/184760 "2022-06-21T20:29:29Z")
My car will randomly decide to not start, for example I can drive it to work just fine but sometimes it won’t start after it’s been shut off. When trying to start it my door will ding but the dash lights and radio don’t … --- ## [Have you seen this alternator problem before?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-seen-this-alternator-problem-before/182798)
**Author:** [@Dean-in-Des-Moines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dean-in-Des-Moines)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-seen-this-alternator-problem-before/182798 "2022-04-26T01:42:18Z")
This is from my 2009 Kia Sedona with ~140,000m… I found the brushes in my alternator shorted together with old, waste brush material and a bit of oil or road grime. I’ve never heard of this before and wondered if any of… --- ## [New battery, fine alternator, car won't turn over without jumpbox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-fine-alternator-car-wont-turn-over-without-jumpbox/183234)
**Author:** [@molecularvisions\_175658](https://community.cartalk.com/u/molecularvisions_175658)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-fine-alternator-car-wont-turn-over-without-jumpbox/183234 "2022-03-28T17:28:17Z")
I have a 2009 Ford Focus with ~95000 miles on it. Today at the grocery store, when I put my key in the ignition, the car wouldn’t turn over. Lights were on, radio worked, etc, but the car didn’t turn over. I pulled ou… --- ## [Battery keeps dieing when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-keeps-dieing-when-cold/182948)
**Author:** [@kingenik3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kingenik3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-keeps-dieing-when-cold/182948 "2022-03-12T13:35:19Z")
The past 2 fridays went to leave work, warmed up the car came out and the battery light was on. Was able to drive for about 1 mile and all h@ll would break loose with power, and anything with a light. Then just shut off.… --- ## [New alternator, still issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-still-issues/129899)
**Author:** [@hartwelljlogan\_145224](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hartwelljlogan_145224)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-still-issues/129899 "2021-02-18T14:21:23Z")
Hello! I have a 2006 Suzuki XL7. Recently my alternator stopped working. It wouldn’t keep the car running when we jump started it. We replaced it with a new alternator and now its having the same issues that it did when… --- ## [New alternator, new battery, and still getting battery light flickering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-new-battery-and-still-getting-battery-light-flickering/171642)
**Author:** [@Jordan-47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan-47)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-new-battery-and-still-getting-battery-light-flickering/171642 "2020-11-05T18:29:07Z")
I have a 2009 Subaru Forster, the model with out the turbo. The battery light flickers as well as the head and cabin light dimming at the same time. This normally happens when driving over 3000 rpm but sometime happens b… --- ## [2003 Eclipse Alternator Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-eclipse-alternator-problem/95685)
**Author:** [@JLB2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JLB2)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-eclipse-alternator-problem/95685 "2020-10-18T12:54:26Z")
I am not getting any charge from the alternator at the battery. Normally I can figure these things out, but not this time. Here's what I've tried so far: Took the alternator off and had O'Reilly test it. It tested … --- ## [Is it the battery? No... Is it the alternator? No... Then what the heck is it?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-battery-no-is-it-the-alternator-no-then-what-the-heck-is-it/4521)
**Author:** [@ExtraTrstl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ExtraTrstl)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-battery-no-is-it-the-alternator-no-then-what-the-heck-is-it/4521 "2020-08-13T18:32:31Z")
I'm a novice at best, so pardon the lack of technical jargon and what have you. The story is long, but if you're looking for a head scratcher I probably got it. I've got a 1998 Pontiac Bonneville SE with close to 20… --- ## [Help: My car loses electric power while driving & then dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-car-loses-electric-power-while-driving-then-dies/23999)
**Author:** [@sanose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sanose)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-car-loses-electric-power-while-driving-then-dies/23999 "2020-04-25T18:04:38Z")
Hi, I don't know a whole lot about cars, but I love listening to Car Talk and I've posted questions here before and have been very impressed with your responses (Thank you!). I was hoping one of you could help me with a… --- ## [Need Home Bad Alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-home-bad-alternator/163049)
**Author:** [@Alexis\_Jolliff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexis_Jolliff)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-home-bad-alternator/163049 "2020-04-23T22:04:15Z")
So I’m about 230 miles from home which is right at 3.5 hours. My alternator is bad and a mechanic with parts, labor, and taxes will cost about $600. My dad is a mechanic and can fix it if I can make it back. My car is a … --- ## [New Alternator and VR, Showing High Voltage Output](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-and-vr-showing-high-voltage-output/161969)
**Author:** [@goodwink\_165855](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goodwink_165855)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-and-vr-showing-high-voltage-output/161969 "2020-03-28T18:37:35Z")
My 1969 Plymouth Barracuda’s alternator was no good. I got a new one and installed it. The voltage was reading almost 18 at a high idle, and changed significantly with throttle changes. I replaced the voltage regulator a… --- ## [Mazda Protege5 Alternator issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege5-alternator-issues/155713)
**Author:** [@brycelooney37\_161567](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brycelooney37_161567)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege5-alternator-issues/155713 "2020-01-02T17:36:40Z")
Thanks for taking time to read! I replaced the alternator in my 03’ Mazda Protege5 in February 2019, and now it has seemingly failed within 9 months. Or so I thought. After looking at replacing it, I saw that the main … --- ## [1988 Crown Victoria Heating + Alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-crown-victoria-heating-alternator/152264)
**Author:** [@natexdog7417\_157562](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natexdog7417_157562)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-crown-victoria-heating-alternator/152264 "2019-11-07T03:16:14Z")
Hi guys. I just have a general question. Is there any possible way having the heater on with the fan at max can kill an alternator? If it does kill the alternator, would it be that the alternator itself is bad? Or coul… --- ## [2003 Ford Escape Alternator Wire Harness Charred](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-alternator-wire-harness-charred/145412)
**Author:** [@JeffT92264](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffT92264)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-alternator-wire-harness-charred/145412 "2019-08-01T12:03:46Z")
last year i replaced a fuel injector in my 2003 ford escape XLT 2 wheel drive 6 cylinder. I replaced it because my check engine light came on and my ob2 reader said there was a misfire on cylinder #5. after reading eve… --- ## [2004 Civic LX undiagnosable power issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-civic-lx-undiagnosable-power-issues/136361)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Walter\_Jr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_Walter_Jr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-civic-lx-undiagnosable-power-issues/136361 "2019-03-12T16:28:19Z")
Looking for a little advice regarding some issues I’ve been happening. The first incident happened about a month ago, while I was driving. My car slowly lost some electrical abilities, radio, lights, heat, and even the e… --- ## ['06 Town Car - Intermittent Battery Light, alternator and battery test OK](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-town-car-intermittent-battery-light-alternator-and-battery-test-ok/133657)
**Author:** [@OldAtHeart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldAtHeart)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-town-car-intermittent-battery-light-alternator-and-battery-test-ok/133657 "2019-02-06T19:40:54Z")
My charging system warning indicator is coming on intermittently. It’s been doing it for ~3,000 miles and doesn’t seem to be getting worse. Battery and alternator have both been pulled and tested and both are checking ou… --- ## [Car voltage is low under load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-voltage-is-low-under-load/133375)
**Author:** [@hartwelljlogan\_145224](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hartwelljlogan_145224)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-voltage-is-low-under-load/133375 "2019-01-29T17:49:01Z")
Hello! I have a 2006 Suzuki XL7. I’m looking for on advice on what could be possibly wrong with it. The major issue is that it has a chirping noise. It also has voltage under 13 volts when it is under load but over 14 i… --- ## [Diagnostic Help 2004 Accord (possible belt issue)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnostic-help-2004-accord-possible-belt-issue/121541)
**Author:** [@Zarathuztra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zarathuztra)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnostic-help-2004-accord-possible-belt-issue/121541 "2018-07-24T03:21:25Z")
I have in the past (2) days experienced this issue (3) times. I’m driving, the check battery light comes on and the power steering shuts off (wheel becomes very difficult to turn) for a period of about 2-4 seconds. On th… --- ## [2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Change of alternator - Hard or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-change-of-alternator-hard-or-not/119740)
**Author:** [@MikeEricks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeEricks)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-change-of-alternator-hard-or-not/119740 "2018-06-26T03:35:42Z")
Is it hard to change the alternator on a 2006 pt cruiser ? --- ## [1995 Chevrolet Beretta needed repeated alternator replacements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-beretta-needed-repeated-alternator-replacements/117661)
**Author:** [@FrankSaia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankSaia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-beretta-needed-repeated-alternator-replacements/117661 "2018-05-19T17:01:30Z")
Hi folks, I have a 95 Chevy Beretta 2.2 litre that I inherited when my great uncle passed away in 2015. The car had only 61K original miles on it when I got it. When my uncle bought the car back in 2000 it had only 49… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/alternators/1593.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=alternators)