Alternator Price...
Alternator Price...
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From: Lost some where in the middle of the Ozark Mountains!
Well rebuilt one at autozone
Unit Price: $199.99
*Core Value: $82.00
Total Price: $281.99
So you'd pay about $199.99 + tax, after you took your back in.
Never done one on that paticular car but cant imagine it taking more than an hour to change, longest I've ever taken ot change one was on a Dodge caravan. took me 25 mins....... but lets say an hour for poops and grins..... Are you willing to pay someone $265 an hour to do it for you?
Unit Price: $199.99
*Core Value: $82.00
Total Price: $281.99
So you'd pay about $199.99 + tax, after you took your back in.
Never done one on that paticular car but cant imagine it taking more than an hour to change, longest I've ever taken ot change one was on a Dodge caravan. took me 25 mins....... but lets say an hour for poops and grins..... Are you willing to pay someone $265 an hour to do it for you?
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From: Crestview, FL
i paid about $350 ish for my wifes new one on her mustang to be done at the dealer. your is an import so i would expect it to be a little higher in price. was that dealer installed or joe the mechanic at a local shop?
i am no mechanic so me doing it myself is out of the question. i would probably do more harm than good, lol
i am no mechanic so me doing it myself is out of the question. i would probably do more harm than good, lol
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From: SW MO
I had a Grand Prix GTP a few years back. I loved the car, but after 2 alternators I found something else.
The dealership wanted $500 to swap alternators. I nearly swallowed my tongue, even though I knew how to change the alternator (that was the only reason I was asking the dealer). You had to remove the passenger side tire, drop the engine cradle, and pull a couple bolts with about enough room for 1/64 turn from a wrench. Then pull really hard to get the alternator out, but it only cost me around $75 and 3 hours the first time. The second time (alternator replaced under warranty less than a year later) I dropped the cradle too far and separated the steering column. It only took about an 1.5 hours to replace the alternator, but another 30 minutes to find the right angle to squeeze my arms up into the compartment to restab the column only to find out my buddy had spuuuuuunnnn the steering wheel several times while disconnected, breaking the clock spring, and leaving the air bag light on till I got rid of the car...
Not sure where the alternator is on an Altima, but I can't imagine it being too hard to replace unless its under the engine like the GTP was...
The dealership wanted $500 to swap alternators. I nearly swallowed my tongue, even though I knew how to change the alternator (that was the only reason I was asking the dealer). You had to remove the passenger side tire, drop the engine cradle, and pull a couple bolts with about enough room for 1/64 turn from a wrench. Then pull really hard to get the alternator out, but it only cost me around $75 and 3 hours the first time. The second time (alternator replaced under warranty less than a year later) I dropped the cradle too far and separated the steering column. It only took about an 1.5 hours to replace the alternator, but another 30 minutes to find the right angle to squeeze my arms up into the compartment to restab the column only to find out my buddy had spuuuuuunnnn the steering wheel several times while disconnected, breaking the clock spring, and leaving the air bag light on till I got rid of the car...
Not sure where the alternator is on an Altima, but I can't imagine it being too hard to replace unless its under the engine like the GTP was...
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From: St. Charles, MO
Originally Posted by closer9
I had a Grand Prix GTP a few years back. I loved the car, but after 2 alternators I found something else.
The dealership wanted $500 to swap alternators. I nearly swallowed my tongue, even though I knew how to change the alternator (that was the only reason I was asking the dealer). You had to remove the passenger side tire, drop the engine cradle, and pull a couple bolts with about enough room for 1/64 turn from a wrench. Then pull really hard to get the alternator out, but it only cost me around $75 and 3 hours the first time. The second time (alternator replaced under warranty less than a year later) I dropped the cradle too far and separated the steering column. It only took about an 1.5 hours to replace the alternator, but another 30 minutes to find the right angle to squeeze my arms up into the compartment to restab the column only to find out my buddy had spuuuuuunnnn the steering wheel several times while disconnected, breaking the clock spring, and leaving the air bag light on till I got rid of the car...
Not sure where the alternator is on an Altima, but I can't imagine it being too hard to replace unless its under the engine like the GTP was...
The dealership wanted $500 to swap alternators. I nearly swallowed my tongue, even though I knew how to change the alternator (that was the only reason I was asking the dealer). You had to remove the passenger side tire, drop the engine cradle, and pull a couple bolts with about enough room for 1/64 turn from a wrench. Then pull really hard to get the alternator out, but it only cost me around $75 and 3 hours the first time. The second time (alternator replaced under warranty less than a year later) I dropped the cradle too far and separated the steering column. It only took about an 1.5 hours to replace the alternator, but another 30 minutes to find the right angle to squeeze my arms up into the compartment to restab the column only to find out my buddy had spuuuuuunnnn the steering wheel several times while disconnected, breaking the clock spring, and leaving the air bag light on till I got rid of the car...
Not sure where the alternator is on an Altima, but I can't imagine it being too hard to replace unless its under the engine like the GTP was...
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From: Westminster, CO
Originally Posted by AAlmeter
Book rate for an 02 Altima with the 2.5L is 0.8 hours.
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Originally Posted by harleydude78
i paid about $350 ish for my wifes new one on her mustang to be done at the dealer. your is an import so i would expect it to be a little higher in price. was that dealer installed or joe the mechanic at a local shop?
i am no mechanic so me doing it myself is out of the question. i would probably do more harm than good, lol
i am no mechanic so me doing it myself is out of the question. i would probably do more harm than good, lol