Do you have any alternator replacement tips?

2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
216,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GOTTAKEEPMOVIN'
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I believe I smoked my diodes in my alternator when remote-starting the car. It started slowly, and then I smelled burnt electronics when I approached the car. Charging System Light is on. Battery read 12.1V when car was not on. After starting, I am reading 11.7V. Bad alternator! Any helpful hints for the removal and replacement process? Many Thanks!
Jul 12, 2021 at 10:16 AM
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Hello,

Check out these articles that provides some very good info on alternator testing and replacement:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

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

https://youtu.be/Z-p4dMJUpUw

Also attached replacement procedure of the alternator on your car.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you.
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Jul 12, 2021 at 12:30 PM