Thursday, June 2, 2011

How to change an alternator, or starter?

I have a 2005 Nissan Frontier 2.5 liter 4 cyl. We replaced the battery and it still won't crank. Just wanna know how to change the alternator or starter, and what the prices are to replace them. If anything, i'll take it to the shop, but I used to be a mechanic back in my 20's so I just wanted to find out what I may have to do.How to change an alternator, or starter?Wow, how old are you that they didn't have starters when you were in your 20's? LOL



Seriously though, if it wouldn't crank over with a new battery, you don't need an alternator. Check both your battery cables at both ends. Or, if it's not making any noise at all, make sure you're getting power to your starter solenoid when you turn the ignition key to %26quot;start%26quot;. If you need a starter, remove negative cable from battery, remove wires from starter, remove starter from engine. Reverse to install. Most auto parts stores will test your starter for free if you bring it in (bench test), to be sure that's it.How to change an alternator, or starter?Check the starter and ignition relays. Also make sure the battery is good. Make sure the car has good ground as well.How to change an alternator, or starter?This is no joke, but give the starter a light tap with a hammer to free the starter selonoid that is sticking...

Dr Antony