Re: '92 Sentra-Electrical problem

Plague Boy wrote:
> codifus wrote:
> <snip>
> 
>> Your alternator is toast, my friend. Specifically, the voltage
>> regulator is shot. Battery is fine. Replace the ALT and you should be
>> OK.
>>
>> FYI, I just replaced my wife's ALT in her 98 Altima. Same symptoms.
>> 12.5 volts with the car off, down to 12.1 with the car on.
>>
>> I replaced the ALT with a rebuilt one from Autozone. It turned out
>> that the rebuilt ALT from Autozone IS a rebuilt Nissan ALT. Go figure.
> 
> 
>     I hobbled over to Autozone after work, and bought the rebuilt alt. 
> Quite a struggle to put it in, about three hours! I think it took me 
> less than half an hour to put the alt in my '85 Camry.
> 
>     Voltage is now about 13.5VDC regardless of RPMs, even with all 
> accessories on. I presume that this has solved the problem.
> 
>     Codifus, thank you for all you advice!
> 
Glad to be of help!

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