Fix that, then replace with a reman Denso alternator from RockAuto.
Pros: reman alternator
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Get the alternator tested. I have a 2013 Fit Sport 5spd and these symptoms happened to me. Pending your budget, try to avoid replacing with a rebuilt alternator. Get either the WAI or Mitsubishi (which is oem) ones as they'll last longer and more reliably.
Pros: last longer, more reliably
Cons: cheapo rebuilt alternator
Vehicle:
Honda Fit
What sort of alternator are you installing, because I've had two Chinese alternators fail but a genuine denso from pull a part has survived a good thrashing
Pros: genuine denso survived
Cons: Chinese alternators fail
I’d recommend going by a local Toyota dealer parts department and getting an OEM replacement. It’s more pricey than aftermarket but… it’ll last as long as the original Toyota alternator did.
Pros: lasts long, reliable
Cons: more pricey
Vehicle:
Toyota Corolla
I only trust OEM, Denso, Valero, and Hitachi. Bosch isn't too bad.
Pros: trustworthy brands mentioned
The Duralast one looks to have a lifetime warranty.
Pros: lifetime warranty
Vehicle:
Acura MDX
I have one. I replaced a Bosch with it. Hasn't had an issue and had a lifetime warranty.
Pros: lifetime warranty, no issues
I just had a new alternator put in 2 months ago (3k miles ago) at a different shop. Could all this be caused by a bad alternator?
Pros: new alternator installed
Cons: bad alternator
Vehicle:
Honda Accord
Mileage: 4828 km
It was in fact a Duralast dud! One more example of a “new” alternator being broken out of the box.
Cons: dud, broken out of box
Vehicle:
Hyundai Elantra
I had a new remanufactured duralast alternator as well that I thought was defective but I kept following the power cable off the alternator and found the fusible link.
Cons: defective
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