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re-new alternator & need to clear codes?


bombergp
09-04-2010, 08:11 PM
On my 01 3.1L SE, 115k mi. Changed the alternator w/duralast rebuilt, in the box was a note warning codes may need to be cleared if trigered otherwise alternator will not charge. Called Autozone they won't clear codes. Nice! Why did I buy the alt. there? Is that the case when alts. go bad?

danielsatur
09-04-2010, 08:59 PM
Disconnect the battery, and touch the pos cable to gnd for a few seconds.

tblake
09-05-2010, 12:32 AM
unless the SES light is on you won't need to clear any codes.

How much was the duralast alternator?

I bought one a while ago for the GTP from o'reilley's. They were the only local company to offer a lifetime warrenty on thier alternators. So I went with it.

One thing to do though is install a battery charger on a slow 10A charge while you replace your alternator. This should keep your new alternator from going into full field right away and burning out.

bombergp
09-05-2010, 12:15 PM
The Duralast remanufactured by delco goes for $145 plus tax and the all new $169, BOTH are lifetime warrty. Thanks for the prompt response guys. This site is the best!

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