Wants to know how much is an alternator? - 2008 Hyundai Elantra

Pick an alternator;
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Hershel, Check the attached links Saturn alternator replacement,instruction and guides, hopefully this will show you the wire in question. Good luck
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Alternator Removal

2001 Saturn L200 Alternator replacement

2001 Saturn L200 LS Series with 2 2L Ecotec Engine Alternator Replacement

Sounds like your alternators is about to go out. I would replace it beforehand it d

first,what kind of car? second,how do you know the alternator is working?let me tell you how the alternator and the battery light works. the bulb receives ground from the alternator when the alternator either isnt spinning or if the alternator is defective,so when the alternator is spinning and said alternator is in working condition, the alternator sends power to the bulb,and with no ground,the light goes out, so,to answer your question, install a reman or new alternator because your is bad.

you need take old alternator with you to auto parts stores they can match up your alternator give you the correct AMP TYPE, your alternator amps is stamped on the out side alternator housing, the auto parts store can look up right amp alternator for your vechicle.when you say dont matter yes it does if you get wrong type alternator, your battery wont have good charge causing alternator fail early and battery fail early.

I WORKED AT THE DEALERSHIP AND I KNOW THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS 3 TYPES OF ALTERNATORS FOR THIS VEHICLE DEPENDING ON THE ENGINE IF IT'S A SOHC THE ALTERNATOR WILL EITHER BE A 85 OR 90 AMP ALTERNATOR, IF IT IS A DOHC THE ALTERNATOR WILL BE A 96 AMP ALTERNATOR. YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW THIS

You might have a short in the wire somewhere. That could be a real pain to find, if it shorts out going over a bump or turning.

You might also have a defective alternator, but unlikely.

Fig. View of the alternator after removing the splash shield - 2.0L engines



Removal & Install - 2.0L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Negative battery cable Alternator jam nut, loosen only Alternator adjustment nut, loosen only Accessory drive splash shield Alternator lower bolt, loosen only Alternator drive belt Alternator field circuit wiring connector, push the RED locking tab to release Battery positive terminal Upper and lower bolts, move alternator off pivot bracket Pivot bracket Alternator

To install:
Install or connect the following:
Alternator Pivot bracket and torque the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm) Alternator, move it onto pivot bracket Alternator field circuit wiring connector, push RED locking tab in until it snaps in place Battery positive terminal Alternator drive belt Tension the drive belt to 100 lbs. (used) or 135 lbs. (new) Alternator adjustment bolt Alternator jam nut and torque nut to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm) Alternator mount bolts and torque the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm) Accessory drive splash shield
Negative battery cable

Fig. Alternator mounting-2.4L engine shown



I hope helps with this (remember rated this help) Good luck.

Pretty straight forward. Disconnect the negative cable and then the positive cable from the battery. Then use a 3/8 rachet and remove the serp belt with the tensioner. Then remove the bolts that hold the alternator. Move out of the way a little. Remove the cable. Then disconnect the plug. Then install in reverse order.

while your engine is running take the positive post loose on your battery .. If the car keeps running then the alternator is ok .. if it dies your alternator is not working .. Should be an easy change on that model it has a belt hooked to it and one large red wire and a plugin with two wires to this ..