Alternators?!

[Sanosuke]

I am now on my third alternator, second in four months. I understand they do not make new alternators for our SVXs. I asked a master Subaru tech if there were any alternators from other cars that fit the SVX and he said he had no idea. Is there a reliable way to fix a problem like this, where the refurbished alternators fail? Are there any crossover alternators?

Could bad wires of some sort cause a new alternator to fail? How would I check?

[stiguy]

the svx i just got has a new alternator fron kragen autoparts even has a lifetime warntey

[kwren]

Originally Posted by stiguy

the svx i just got has a new alternator fron kragen autoparts even has a lifetime warntey

same here ................

[Crazy_pilot]

My AC Delco reman is also lifetime warranteed. Spend a few extra dollars now, and don't worry about having to spend them later.

[Sanosuke]

Thanks, I was completely relaying on this tech for info on this and he apparently had no clue.

Thanks again.

[dcarrb]

I'd be extremely surprised if any "new" aftermarket alternator for the SVX isn't actually a reman.

dcb

[Sanosuke]

I need to drive this car 2300 miles from PA to AZ. I hope this alternator does not poop out on me.

Is there an easy way to check the wires for damage or weak points? The grounds seem fine could they go bad?

[kwren]

Originally Posted by Sanosuke

I need to drive this car 2300 miles from PA to AZ. I hope this alternator does not poop out on me.

Is there an easy way to check the wires for damage or weak points? The grounds seem fine could they go bad?

You can pretty much visually check your main cables and such but we have no way to know when the internal components of the alternator will fail... until it happens.
With the exception of erratic behavior, which we are pretty much given a rude awakening, it works or it gives us the Christmas tree thingy! Basically they work or they don't

If a in doubt, I would bite the bullet and just replace it for that long trip. Lots of things can happen nowadays when we get stranded in God only knows where, and none of them are good.

Take care,
Keith

[processengr]

Originally Posted by Sanosuke

I am now on my third alternator, second in four months. I understand they do not make new alternators for our SVXs. I asked a master Subaru tech if there were any alternators from other cars that fit the SVX and he said he had no idea. Is there a reliable way to fix a problem like this, where the refurbished alternators fail? Are there any crossover alternators?

Could bad wires of some sort cause a new alternator to fail? How would I check?

This is a thread on the state of the art in SVX alternators....

http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ger+alternator

[dannmarr]

Bring your car to a PEP BOYS or AUTO ZONE for a battery and alternator test.

[stiguy]

just by one take it with you and the needed tools. and then if you don't need it return it when you get back.