alternator

Hello,

The bottom bolt is a long one so you may need to remove a bracket to get it out here sia guide to help walk you through the steps with diagrams below to show you how on your car.


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

when on the road the car stop working,all power was of .
I all ready check the battery ,it seems to be okay , I charge it but when I run the car the charge does not last for long.

I will appreciate your answer and experience .

thank you
george

Have the alternator tested for correct charging.

The alternator is located at the rear (close to firewall) and at the bottom of the engine. I allready have the sepentine belt removed. Should I access / remove the alternator through the wheel well?

Yes, it does look like the wheel well will be the best access point for your alternator..

I had a diagnosis of a defective alternator, and I replaced it with a rebuilt in June. In September, the battery went dead again and Auto Zone said the alternator was bad. They gave me another one. When I put the second one in, I checked the voltage drop accross the battery cables and also their resistance. Both readings were well within specs. In December the alternator was bad again. Am I the unluckiest person in the world or could something else be damaging the alternator?

Hello –

To better assist you is your vehicle just a GLS or LX. Also please tell me the engine size in liter and the 8th digit of the VIN.

I know you check the voltage across, but please go to Auto Zone (AZ) or and have them pull the codes to the car. Most important: Once they check your codes, if they find something and you don’t get it fixed and need to get back with us, please make sure you tell us exactly what the code was, number and all. Example, if the code was E0568 O2 Sensor bad. Then make sure you give us all of that. This is the main thing here, have them bring their tester out and check your battery and alternator with their tester.

My 2002 Santa Fe is a LX. Engine is 2.7 litre V6. VIN is KM8SC73D42U173390.

Hello - Well, I wouldn't say you are the unluckiest person........at least they are free each time.... Now, I do see a TSB that increased the V6 models from 95 amp to 110.....which one are you installing since AZ has both? Charging System - Generator Update Notes Group 36 - ENGINE ELECTRICAL Number 02-36-021 Date 08-2002 Model Santa Fe 2002 Subject NEW 2002 SANTA FE 2.7L V6 GENERATOR DESCRIPTION: A new generator has been installed on 2002 Santa Fe 2.7L V6 engines beginning February 4, 2002. The differences between the generators are: 1. The generator current output capacity has been increased from 95A to 110A.

The general appearance (see photos) and part numbers are different. 3. The new generator contains a tapped hole to allow for the mounting of an 02 sensor wiring clip. VEHICLES AFFECTED:^ Model: 2002 SANTA FE with 2.7L V6 engine ^ Affected vehicle production date range: February 4, 2002 ^ Affected VIN range: KM8SC13D42U238719

I do know this much so far: No error codes stored in computer. Alternator diode pattern is bad (same as on the last two) and battery check tests bad. I am installing a new battery and another rebuilt alternator. Same question: what is causing this?

Hello –

My previous question to you was what amp alternator have you been installing?

Electrical problem
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 6 cyl Automatic 237000 miles

I am having difficulty with the removal of the altanetor, the thru bolt, that attachs the alt. to the engine will not completely slide back. The head of the bolt hits the frame or housing of the fwd housing. The bolt needs about 1/4 to clear so the alt. can be removed. I have been told to raise the engine of remove the entire r side of the front drive axle. Could you help me?

It lools as though it was the 95 amp model, because that's what the original was. The model year is 02 but the vehicle was purchased in late 01.

Hyundia does not provide instruction see diagram is that like your set up?

Hello –

Thanks for the info...........

Obviously I don’t know for sure about why you keep burning them up…..but…..I am going with the TSB that the V6 models need the 110amp.

My thought….(see what you think)……..the 90amp is running all the time with no rest and burns out the diodes because it is too weak………….

At a certain point since it isn’t putting out correctly it is going to affect the battery…………

Have installed a new battery and a rebuilt 110 amp alternator. Will let you know if the problem happens again. Thanks

Hello –

Thank you for the update………………good luck

Hello –

I was reviewing previous posts and wanted to provide you with this info. Looks like you may have some recalls on your vehicle. The dealer may fix these for free. Please contact the dealer service department, give them the VIN number of your car and have them check on these to see if they apply to you.

08-01-004
03/11/2008
Campaign 082 - Trailer Hitch Module/Wiring Replacement

08-01-003
03/03/2008
Campaign 081 - Hitch Mount Bike Rack Modification

03-01-012-1
01/01/2004
Campaign - PROM Update for O2 Sensor DTC's

03-60-004
10/01/2003
Campaign - Roof Rack Cross Rail Installation

03-01-001-01
03/01/2003
Campaign - Crankshaft Position Sensor, Replacement

03-01-013
12/01/2003
Recall - Tire Pressure Label Correction

NHTSA03V030000
01/01/2003
Recall 03V030000: Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement

02-01-011
11/01/2002
Recall - A/T Cooler Tube Corrosion

Electrical problem
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

Can some one tell me what components must be removed on the 2.7L GLS model to access the alternator for replacement?

Remove or disconnect the following:


Negative battery cable

Drive belt

Alternator electrical connections

Alternator mounting bolts

Alternator





the lower alternator mounting bolt may have to be removed from the backside of alternator, this will require removing the right axle shaft.

Electrical problem
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive 170000 miles

Is there a secret to get the alternator out, without removing steering rods or the drive shaft

Unfortunately, I haven't found the secret. I really don't see a way without removing the passenger side axle shaft. Even Mitchel11 has no suggestion.

To remove the alternator from my santa fe, you don't need to remove the drive axle. All you need to do is jack up the SUV on that side and the drive axle drops enough for you to remove the alternator. Please send me back my $10.00

I need to change my alternator and have purchases a new one their is one bolt on the alternator that will not slip out (on the right side of alternator it slips backwards and wont come out because of a plate one transmission) is there a trick to get it out? Deb. (doing it own her own and proud Please help) THANKS

If its a 2.7L engine you have to remove the right axle shaft

I have 2003 santa fe 2.0 TD Diesel engine and i need to remove and replace the alternator. is this a job i can do myself?

Honestly, I have never worked on one with the diesel engine. However, I can't imagine that the alt would be much different. It would be nothing more than disconnecting the battery, removing the wiring from the rear of the alt, and unbolting and replacing it. Of course you would need to remove the belt first. If you have any mechanical ability, I would say give it a try.

Let me know if you run into trouble. I should be able to help you with this.

Joe

The clearance to remove the alternator is insufficient. What recommendations to remove it from the engine compartment do you have?

Hi nodough,

According to removal procedures, you would have to remove the lower mount bolts which requires the removal of the axle halfshaft.

The alternator bolt snapped in half and the other half is integrated in the alternator. Also, the main bracket that is connected to the chassis where the alternator lays is also cracked. Have had 3 mechanics look at car and they don't want to fix it. Any suggestions. I really need a car, but is it worth fixing and how much do you think it will cost for something like this job.

Someone suggested that I have a welder come and weld the bracket that connects to the main chasis. I need your help is this worth fixing or not. The engine runs great.

Helen

if the bolt is in the alternator get another alternator and let them worry about removing it they only want the core. then the welder will want the bracket off so he can weld it properly so this may be tied up for a couple of days maybe.

Thank you. I just didn't want to get rid of the car, but can't find someone to do the work for me.

I find that kind of hard to believe but a lot of guys don't want to do the harder stuff or stuff that takes a little time

I would like to know if I got over charged to put in a new alternator in my car.

I had an emergency repair on my car. I had it towed to a garage in wallingford, Ct. They diagonosed it as the alternator, which I suspected it was.

Problem is, it seems very high, the final cost. they replaced the alternator with a remanufactured alternator. The final cost was $495.00. The break down was $135.00 labor, which only took about 2 hours from start of diagonsis, to getting the part, to putting it in, $249.00 for the alternator, $30.00 for the belt. $8.0 to recharge the battery, electrical system test $39.00. Thank you for a response

Hello –

Well………that is close in some ways……I hate to say…....here is my brake down.

My info is about $555 for all…….about 96 for labor and 459 for parts but that is for a new alternator and I can’t figure in the electrical check. So if we go by this……and yours is a rebuilt that maybe a little high…..but depending on the area costs it may be okay……as it is only about $60 off.

Too bad you couldn’t have done it yourself………I show, depending on the alternator for your car a 110 amp one at Autozone for a lifetime warranty for about $201 and a 95 amp for about $170. Belt is about $25 and they can check out your system for free.

So if you could have done it would have been between $209 and $242.

But, if you were stuck there isn’t much you can do about that. Even as a mechanic if I break down on the open road, no tools etc I too am at the mercy of the area.

I think you should feel okay……..my estimate is only about $60 off from yours……so try not to worry about it. I think you are okay……….

Hello - Hey one other thing that may make you feel a little better especially if your car needs it and it is free to repair. It looks like you may have some recalls on your vehicle. The dealer may fix these for free. Please contact the dealer service department, give them the VIN number of your car and have them check on these to see if they apply to you.

Electrical problem
2001 Hyundai Santa Fe 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 100k miles

i had an altenator tested it passed put it in and my lights are dimming and radio turns off and on

HI there,

Check that the battery terminals are clean & tight, check earths and have the battery load tested for an internal short, also just re check the charge rate of the alternator in car.

mark (mhpautos)

The alternator on our 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is going bad. Our local mechanic wants to sell us a $400 Hyundai alternator and says that the one at Autozone for $178 (lifetime warranty) will go bad in a few weeks to mths. He says he wouldn't waste his time on the one from Autozone. The one from Autozone has a lifetime warranty and a 3 mth labor warranty. Can you give me any advice on which way to go? Thanks!

I don't see no recalls or technical bulletin service about the alternator-If it was me I'll take Autozone better deal. And stay away from your local mechanic