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Posted by Matt (93SE) on July 19, 2002 at 08:58:27:
In Reply to: help, I think my alternator died....where should i have the car fixed posted by Rod on July 18, 2002 at 22:05:33:
Nobbody sells new alternators anymore. Nissan doesn't even have them new- all remanufactured.
When you shop for an alternator, just about any brand will work, but many have a lifetime warranty for a fewbucks more. make sure you get the one with the lifetime, just in case. expect to pay $80-100 for it.
If you go to the dealer, you'll get the SAME THING for about $250.
: The car is at about 80K. I was driving home and it started acting funny. The automatic a/c started switching off. The airbag warning light was on. The radio would turn off. The headlights would dim when I braked, and pick up a bit when acclerating. It is in the driveway, made it home. But it wont crank. Though the headlights turn on dimly. I think it is probably the alternator. Any idea on how much to get it fixed if it is the alternator? Should i take it to the Nissan dealer? Or do you think a local small garage can handle it? Any difference with new or rebuilt alternators? Is a "Pep boys" or auto zone alternator good? Should I also replace the battery? Do you think it could be anything else, like fuses, fusible links, or other wiring problems? Thanks alot for any help.