help!! plug on top of alternator
02-25-2008, 11:17 PM
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It's pretty self explanatory. There are 3 15mm bolts that hold the bracket and 1 10mm in the back of the alternator. Just be careful not to let the alternator fall before you disconnect the plug on the top rear. It's a very thin cable and can break easily.
Don't forget to disconnect the battery!!!!
Don't forget to disconnect the battery!!!!
02-26-2008, 07:29 AM
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to add,,,,
yeh.. easy.
it's under the PS pump. you'll need to remove the primary belt, then the alt.
while under there it's a great time to examine the health of the belt and to spin the waterpump by hand.
also, look carefully at the waterpump weep hole.
yeh.. easy.
it's under the PS pump. you'll need to remove the primary belt, then the alt.
while under there it's a great time to examine the health of the belt and to spin the waterpump by hand.
also, look carefully at the waterpump weep hole.
02-26-2008, 09:31 AM
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You don't need to get the car very high for this job. I just pulled mine up on ramps.
As stated above, be VERY careful about that red field wire on top of the alternator. It will break VERY easy if you don't support the unit as you adjust it enough to unplug that wire.
As stated above, be VERY careful about that red field wire on top of the alternator. It will break VERY easy if you don't support the unit as you adjust it enough to unplug that wire.
02-27-2008, 09:29 AM
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help!! plug on top of alternator i got everything off but the plug on top. does it pull out or is there something on the side you have to push in to get it out. i dont want to break it
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02-27-2008, 09:37 AM
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i used a little pick to pull the clip off there..... just take a break for a few min watch some tv until you stop thinking about it and remember to take your time
02-27-2008, 04:10 PM
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02-27-2008, 04:17 PM
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i got the new alternator in and working everything seems to be fine. i checked it with my meter. now my temp gauge isnt coming on, i had to disconnect the plug to the lid, maf, and two from the TB when i was installing the alternator, i plugged them all in and now no temp gauge. anyone know why?
02-27-2008, 04:41 PM
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im going to go outside right now and check. i guess on the drivers side head theres a Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor? maybe i bumped that im going to go check it out.
