Battery light on smoking alternator cable

2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
127,000 MILES • 2.2L • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KANE EVANS
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Heard a pop and noticed smoke emitting from the alternator area. Battery light has come on before the car shut off. Tried to jump but lead to alternator from battery smokes.
Jan 21, 2021 at 10:59 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

This sounds like the alternator has failed internally and needs to be replaced.

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

Most likely the pop was the 175 amp fuse for the alternator. Check the fuse.

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



Roy

Replacement

1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.
2. Disconnect the alternator connector, and remove the cable from alternator "B" terminal.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Pull out the through bolt and then remove the alternator (A).

Tightening torque :
49.0 - 63.7N.m (5.0 - 6.5kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0lb-ft)


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5. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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Jan 21, 2021 at 1:04 PM
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KANE EVANS
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Wax has burnt off the wire coils now I’ve looked at it closer, so I think you’re correct Asemaster6371.
Thanks
Jan 21, 2021 at 1:16 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Jan 21, 2021 at 1:17 PM