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Micah 89LXi
08-12-2002, 10:06 PM
i was just wondering how much would it cost to have my alternator replaced..aparently i found out today it might going bad..because of the flickering of my battery light evey now and then :-(...sad but true..uhhh.....help?

A20A1
08-12-2002, 11:43 PM
not sure... $150 - $300 maybe?
just buy a rebuild one that has a warranty and install it yourself.
I'm sure someone here can walk you through the install.

ALTERED4
08-13-2002, 02:47 AM
$80 + core exchange at my local autozone...

88LXi68
08-13-2002, 04:39 AM
Junkyard = $40 and since you have EFI it will be much easier to replace than Carbed Accords.

YK86
08-13-2002, 10:04 AM
If it's flickering, it might be your brushes. You can change them yourself (Haynes has pics of removing it). All you need to do is use a soldering iron and take off the old ones and solder in the new ones.

Micah 89LXi
08-13-2002, 10:28 AM
so it actually might notbe going bad...where is this pic of these brushes...my auto zone told me $92.99 didnt say anything about exchanging...i wish it were just my battery..sooo much simpler

Jdub07
08-13-2002, 10:52 AM
Pull it yourself and have it tested. Most auto parts stores will test it for free. If it is bad just buy a rebuilt one and throw that puppy in.

YK86
08-13-2002, 12:14 PM
Brushes are like $2. If you can't find it in the Haynes, download the appropriate section from Paulaerodeck's factory service manual.