Alternator quit on the way back to Ontario. It died in Pa and ran on batteries back to Burlington, On.
Luckily I run with 6 Batteries and staring with 12.8 v in Pa I was down to 12.2 v back home. I pulled the Alternator off , Friday night, and on Saturday morning the rebuilder provided me one for $276.85. No change, wtf. Back to the rebuilder, bench tested, it was check Ok, 14volts, 140 amp. He gave me a different one and bench test that 14volts,140 amps. Back on the truck on. Still no charge. Wtf. Temp -7c.
Sunday -14c, so to the shop Monday -16c. Inderdeo Singh, 905 664 7194, $90/hr, We checked everything. F it. Run a new cable from proven source to batteries. Cables off from Starter and Alternator. New Cable from Alternator to Batteries and separate cable to starters. IMPORTANT Point *Have your keys in your Pocket* or you will spend $248 for a locksmith. I did! Wtf! when batteries reconnected doors lock. #### it!
Singh's bill was 481.38 charging me 31/2 hrs, I got there at 9.15 left at 5, helps I am handy.
Total cost $1005 with tax. Hurry up Spring.
How I spent $1005.00 on Alternator .
Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by Burdisco, Mar 29, 2022.
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Or zip tie a key under the hood. At least you know most people won’t know how to find it.
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Key in my wallet - learned that one.
Alternator in side box - would have given it to you.
May have helped you changed it, depending on the nearest steak house.dbny5000, KB3MMX, Flat Earth Trucker and 7 others Thank this. -
If you have a Volvo, how'd you lock yourself out? Those trucks don't lock from the inside
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I figured most of it was for gas driving to the parts store
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I always carry 2 keys, one on my belt ring and one i keep as my primary. Also have one in a mag box inside my apu box.
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Spare alternator and belts in side box is always a good idea.
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Gone in 63 seconds (gotta wait for the ignition to cycle, even longer if there is an air leak)
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