For Those Who Have Had Your Alternator Replaced, How Much Did It ...

Log in Register

• New posts

• Forums
• Lifestyle
• Cars & Cars

You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. For those who have had your Alternator replaced, how much did it cost you?

• Thread starter WestGuy
• Start date Apr 1, 2014

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Next 1 of 4

Go to page

Go Next Last •••

More options

Who Replied?

WestGuy

Banned

Joined Mar 11, 2001 Messages 14,056 Reaction score 417 Just had my faulty Alternator replaced with a new one which cost me about $800 inclusive of labour and GST. Not sure if i overpaid or not, so i just want to seek an opinion here J

joelhaw

Senior Member

Joined Apr 14, 2003 Messages 769 Reaction score 9 I paid $100+ inclusive of labour... driving chevrolet...

WestGuy

Banned

Joined Mar 11, 2001 Messages 14,056 Reaction score 417

joelhaw said: I paid $100+ inclusive of labour... driving chevrolet... Click to expand...

$100+ for an alternator? How can it be? U

UncleFaka

Senior Member

Joined Oct 7, 2005 Messages 1,352 Reaction score 0 180. Recon set. Getz

Dragon

*

Administrator Joined Jan 1, 2000 Messages 37,525 Reaction score 1,461

WestGuy said: Just had my faulty Alternator replaced with a new one which cost me about $800 inclusive of labour and GST. Not sure if i overpaid or not, so i just want to seek an opinion here Click to expand...

Yours is alternator for supercar? I think you kena chopped already.

sunsetbay

Moderator

Moderator Joined Jul 3, 2000 Messages 53,111 Reaction score 5,369

WestGuy said: $100+ for an alternator? How can it be? Click to expand...

sic workshop~ btw, hw to determine alternator died~? i measured the voltage is ard 14v when engine on, w/o engine on, batt 12v+~ battery is less than 6mths but car can't start, only one click sound~ only manage to start after using jump start charger~

lcornwisky

Supremacy Member

Joined Aug 29, 2013 Messages 5,014 Reaction score 1 you wouldnt believe my cost 380 euro i got 100 euro back when the old one reached germany so its 280 euro btw this is imported overseas from a factory in germany anyway just to share not to use the cigarette lighter socket installation in singapore about 100 plus....including brake pads and others

lcornwisky

Supremacy Member

Joined Aug 29, 2013 Messages 5,014 Reaction score 1

sunsetbay said: sic workshop~ btw, hw to determine alternator died~? i measured the voltage is ard 14v when engine on, w/o engine on, batt 12v+~ battery is less than 6mths but car can't start, only one click sound~ only manage to start after using jump start charger~ Click to expand...

How to Tell If Your Alternator Is Bad? To tell if your alternator is bad you need to perform the headlight test. With the vehicle in park, press on the accelerator while a second person observes the headlights. Flickering or dimming lights is a sign of a bad alternator. Next perform a battery test, where while the engine is running, remove the negative cable from the battery. If the vehicle stalls or dies, the alternator is bad. How to Tell If Your Alternator Is Bad? - Ask.com

lcornwisky

Supremacy Member

Joined Aug 29, 2013 Messages 5,014 Reaction score 1

WestGuy said: Just had my faulty Alternator replaced with a new one which cost me about $800 inclusive of labour and GST. Not sure if i overpaid or not, so i just want to seek an opinion here Click to expand...

its right....800 plus is the average cost..... if u ask around sin ming they will quote u ard that range

revolverocelot

Member

Joined Feb 26, 2009 Messages 416 Reaction score 0 yeap its normal for a new one i think

sunsetbay

Moderator

Moderator Joined Jul 3, 2000 Messages 53,111 Reaction score 5,369

lcornwisky said: How to Tell If Your Alternator Is Bad? To tell if your alternator is bad you need to perform the headlight test. With the vehicle in park, press on the accelerator while a second person observes the headlights. Flickering or dimming lights is a sign of a bad alternator. Next perform a battery test, where while the engine is running, remove the negative cable from the battery. If the vehicle stalls or dies, the alternator is bad. How to Tell If Your Alternator Is Bad? - Ask.com Click to expand...

thanks for the link~ will perform the test tonight~! A

advocado

Member

Joined Mar 17, 2014 Messages 259 Reaction score 0 can also be faulty wirings.

sunsetbay said: thanks for the link~ will perform the test tonight~! Click to expand...

sunsetbay

Moderator

Moderator Joined Jul 3, 2000 Messages 53,111 Reaction score 5,369

advocado said: can also be faulty wirings. Click to expand...

i google and found out few possibilities on why car can't start~ 1. battery~~ batt is less than 6mths 2. alternator~ will test it by disconnect the negative cable~ 3. starter motor~ if starter motor is spoilt, it won't hv clicking sounds 4. solenoid~ possible fault 5. poor connection~ had disconnected the cables and clean up the contacts 6. poor grounding~ not sure how to check but unlikely fault 7. devices that connected to cigarette jack~ had disconnected as well~ if my car can't start again, i think i can narrow dwn to alternator or solenoid liao~ A

AL5509

Supremacy Member

Joined Aug 27, 2011 Messages 8,060 Reaction score 3 Hhhmm what car is TS with? Likewise, if it really alternator issue; please do not play play as you may just get struck. So find a trust-worthy workshop get it done asap.

WestGuy

Banned

Joined Mar 11, 2001 Messages 14,056 Reaction score 417

AL5509 said: Hhhmm what car is TS with? Likewise, if it really alternator issue; please do not play play as you may just get struck. So find a trust-worthy workshop get it done asap. Click to expand...

A Mazda 3. The early symptom was the battery light being on after starting the car. Need to drive for about 10 mins then will off. And i just changed my car battery a couple of weeks ago. Yesterday it got worse, the battery light was on for almost my whole journey.

WestGuy

Banned

Joined Mar 11, 2001 Messages 14,056 Reaction score 417

sunsetbay said: sic workshop~ btw, hw to determine alternator died~? i measured the voltage is ard 14v when engine on, w/o engine on, batt 12v+~ battery is less than 6mths but car can't start, only one click sound~ only manage to start after using jump start charger~ Click to expand...

Kian Teong Auto. I read a good review about this workshop from another bro in the forum hence i went there. That bro thought he had an alternator problem but they were able to identify it as a electrical problem only. I initially went to Stamford Tyres and they could not diagnose any problem zzz J

joelhaw

Senior Member

Joined Apr 14, 2003 Messages 769 Reaction score 9

WestGuy said: $100+ for an alternator? How can it be? Click to expand...

sorry just check the bill... ard $320 all in.

famasutika

Senior Member

Joined Jun 10, 2010 Messages 807 Reaction score 0 Cat B alternator, around 1K..... B

bjory

Senior Member

Joined Jan 1, 2000 Messages 858 Reaction score 2

famasutika said: Cat B alternator, around 1K..... Click to expand...

Anybody can recommend a good workshop for Mazda in case need to change alternator?

superhero

Supremacy Member

Joined Oct 17, 2000 Messages 9,620 Reaction score 32 Charging voltage of a good alternator is around 14.2-14.4v A good battery will hold charge at >12.5-12.9v That's why it is important to have voltage meter to monitor it on/off. As for the Toyota rattling's sound , it is always the alternator's bearings which can be replaced at 80-100k mileage for a small sum. A lot of workshops that specialize in car aircon can replace or recon your alternator.

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Next 1 of 4

Go to page

Go Next Last You must log in or register to reply here. Special Events Tech Show Central InfoTech Clinics Hardware Clinic Hardware Clinic Knowledge Base Personal Projects and Reviews Den Notebook Clinic Notebook Clinic Knowledge Base Internet Bandwidth & Networking Clinic Apple Clinic The iPhone Chat Room The iPad Sanctum Apple Watch Software Clinic Windows OS The Programmers Den The Anti-Virus & Internet Security Centre OpenSource Community Digital Entertainment Lifestyle Hub The House of Displays The House of Display Knowledge Base Gaming Arena PC Gaming Console Gaming Handheld and Mobile Gaming Gaming Bazaar Home Theatre & Audiophiles Headphones, Earphones and Portable Media Devices The Tablet Den The iPad Sanctum Digital Cameras & Photography Mobile Communication Technology Android User Group HONOR User Group Huawei User Group OPPO User Group SAMSUNG User Group SONY User Group Xiaomi User Group The iPhone Chat Room Wearable Gadgets and IoT Special Interest Groups Hobby Lovers Hobbyists' Bazaar The Book Nook Music SiG Headphones, Earphones and Portable Media Devices Instrument/Concert Bazaar Design & Visual Art Gallery SiG Marketplace IT Garage Sales CPU, RAM & Mainboard Bazaar Graphics & Display Bazaar Notebooks Bazaar Electronics Bazaar Mobile Phones Bazaar Gaming Bazaar General Merchandise Bazaar Textbook Garage Fashion Bazaar Health & Grooming Bazaar Travel Bazaar Lifestyle Parenting, Kids & Early Learning Eat-Drink-Man-Woman Chill-out / Hangout Den Events, Entertainment & Celebrity Buzz TV-Mania & AnimeMania Fashion & Grooming Pets Inner Circle Pets' Barter Corner The "Makan" Zone Travel and Accommodation Malaysia Thailand Korea Taiwan China Australia Hong Kong Japan Europe Travel Bazaar Cars & Cars HomeSeekers and HomeMakers Home Decor & Furnishings Wedding Bells Money Mind Credit Cards & Line of Credit facilities Stocks, Shares and Indices Current Affairs Lounge National Service Matters Health & Fitness Corner Football and Sports Arena English Premier League Employment Office MovieMania TV-Mania & AnimeMania Academic Concerns Post-Degree Programs & Courses Degree Programs and Courses Diploma Programs and Courses Certified Systems, IT Security and Network Trainin Other Academic Concerns Campus Zone NTU NUS SMU Textbook Garage Feedback Channels HardwareZone.com Reviews Lab (online publication) Online Services & Membership Support/Feedback Others Ratings Board Go Share: Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link

• Forums
• Lifestyle
• Cars & Cars

Important Forum Advisory Note This forum is moderated by volunteer moderators who will react only to members' feedback on posts. Moderators are not employees or representatives of HWZ. Forum members and moderators are responsible for their own posts. Please refer to our Community Guidelines and Standards, Terms of Service and Member T&Cs for more information. Menu Log in Register Install the app Install

• Forums
• What's new
• Log in
• Register

Top