How far can I go using only the battery?
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How far can I go using only the battery?
So it turns out my alternator is dead, or very close to it, likely caused by the power steering death from above. I have 2 fully charged batteries, how far do you think I can go?
I think all I can do is shut off the radio and climate control.
I think all I can do is shut off the radio and climate control.
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That's kind of what I had in mind. Problem is, it doesn't look like something I can do myself, the nearest shop is pretty far away, and I don't know anybody with a trailer, and I doubt a towing company is willing to tow as far as I need.
How big of a job is it to get to the alternator and get it out?
How big of a job is it to get to the alternator and get it out?
#6
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It really isn't that big of a job to replace the alternator. Takes around a hour and a half if you know what your doing. There should be 2 bolts that you loosen either 12 or 14mm. One is for the bracket and one is for the belt tensioner. To take the belt off there is a auotmatic tensioner that you put a 12 or 14 mm socket on the end and turn so you can pull the belt off. I wouldn't drive for more then 15 minutes even with everything off you might get stuck. If it is cold out also your battery won't hold as much charge. Buy a remanned alternator and do it yourself. Save you money on labor from a shop that would do it for you. I could help ya out online just PM me and I can have you on the road again.
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Its really easy. Just loosen the tensioner, remove 2 or 3 bolts holding the thing in place. Unplug a cable in the back and one more cable I believe is screwed down. Pull it out, repeat the steps backwards for the new one.
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I did not read the other answers but starting the car is what uses up the greater part of the battery charge not driving. I personally wouldnt do it
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