HOW DO I CHANGE MY ALTERNATOR ON AN '05 MAZDA 3?

[Lileminem]

So my Warning Light is on. I bought a new battery, still illuminating. I think i need a new alternator, can anybody give me step by step directions on how to go about this. I really don't have the money to pay a mechanic to do this. I'm still in school. Also, does anybody know where I might be able to get an alternator for a reasonable price? most places i checked are asking for $300 for the part alone...

[Mazdy]

I just recently changed mine...get a rebuilt alt for like $120 + labour (if u cant do it urself)

[krimsalt]

how long has this warning light been on? if you have been driving with it for up to a week, it may not be your alternator, because your battery alone will not last more than a couple days without recharge

[Cosmo77]

So my Warning Light is on. I bought a new battery, still illuminating. I think i need a new alternator, can anybody give me step by step directions on how to go about this. I really don't have the money to pay a mechanic to do this. I'm still in school. Also, does anybody know where I might be able to get an alternator for a reasonable price? most places i checked are asking for $300 for the part alone...

$300 for an alternator is not out of line depending if it is a new unit or rebuilt. I think the labor to install one is about 1-1.5 hr's

[Rob23]

as mazdy said try to find a rebuilt one, it will be cheaper. then call jimmy at SP and ask for a quote if you can't do it yourself.

[zzz3]

working alternator for $60
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?59286-FS-Cleaning-out-Room!-LOTS-OF-STUFF

[sol_searchin]

Ya it will, depends what the output of the alternator is. Mine lasted 9 days with moderate daily driving ( < 20km a day), it depends on the situation. I would get a load test done on your alternator, this is why you don't just start replacing shit and properly diagnose issues.



how long has this warning light been on? if you have been driving with it for up to a week, it may not be your alternator, because your battery alone will not last more than a couple days without recharge

[Ps3alltheway]

If you want to make sure it is your alternator , take a multimeter and put it on the batery and while the car is running you should get atleast 14 volts with everything on .
My old Protege had the batery light on for 2 years and never died on me

[Lileminem]

i changed the alternator myself and car is running fine now. Thanks alot guys! helped alot. Does anyone know a place a good place in the gta to get mazda accessories and parts tho?

[Impressive]

i changed the alternator myself and car is running fine now. Thanks alot guys! helped alot. Does anyone know a place a good place in the gta to get mazda accessories and parts tho?

The junkyard, sponsors or the dealership.

[DualSoul]

i changed the alternator myself and car is running fine now. Thanks alot guys! helped alot. Does anyone know a place a good place in the gta to get mazda accessories and parts tho?

Mazda of Toronto, from Joe/FLIPDADY.