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How much is a alternator for a 2004 Chevy Silverado?

How much is a alternator for a 2004 Chevy Silverado?

We currently carry 8 Alternator products to choose from for your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and our inventory prices range from as little as $129.99 up to $405.93.

Can a bad alternator leave a Chevy Silverado without power?

A bad alternator can leave your Chevy Silverado without power and unable to move. Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way. We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy).

Can a bad alternator cause a car to go nowhere?

The ones that fail completely are easy to diagnose. The battery drains and you are stuck with a vehicle that goes nowhere. The challenge is diagnosing an alternator that is just not quite charging like it needs to be. You can easily diagnose it with almost any multimeter. Here’s what to do.

Do you need an alternator for a 12 volt car?

If you got 14.2 or more volts, the alternator is charging fine. If it’s still showing in the 12’s, it’s time to replace the alternator. If it’s producing a voltage level in the 13’s, go ahead and take it into a parts store and have it tested. It’s probably bad.

How do you set the voltmeter on a Silverado?

Set it to read voltage. Specifically, you’ll need to set it to 20V DC. With your Silverado turned off, you’ll connect the negative side of the meter to the negative battery post or wire. You’ll then touch the positive side of the voltmeter to the positive battery wire.

What kind of alternator does a 2004 Chevy Silverado have?

I am trying to order an engine belt, tension pulley & idler pulley from RockAuto.com for my 2004 Silverado, extended cab Z71 offroad with 5300 engine. It has two listings for the parts, one for a 105 Amp alternator & different parts for a 145 Amp.

What are the symptoms of a bad alternator?

In rare occasions the service engine soon light may light up. Also, some vehicles have an “alt” light that specifically tells you there is a problem with the charging system, and not the battery itself. Outside of the battery warning light, a dead battery is the most common symptom of a bad alternator.

Set it to read voltage. Specifically, you’ll need to set it to 20V DC. With your Silverado turned off, you’ll connect the negative side of the meter to the negative battery post or wire. You’ll then touch the positive side of the voltmeter to the positive battery wire.

Is the 47 alternator a generator or an alternator?

The 47 is not on the list I have but the K68 is, but it is listed as a Generator, not an Alternator.I’ll tr to post that list that I have. Click to expand… the standard alternator is the K68 105Amps .. then the optional for optional equipment is KG8 130amps. the code for 140 amp is KG9 .

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