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 Replacement Parts Catalog
OEM Replacement Parts Catalog
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How do I know if I have a bad alternator?
The job of the alternator is to assist in the proper circulation of electrical current from your battery to the other vital components in the car, while it's running, such as your radio, headlights, and interior lights. Signs of a faulty alternator include dim or flickering headlights, trouble or hesitation while starting your car, dim or flickering interior lights, a radio that cuts in and out, or a complete loss of power altogether. Since electrical systems can be difficult to troubleshoot, you can take your vehicle to a professional who can test to see if your ignition spark is making it past the alternator. For help with your specific application, we recommend to ask in our car forum.
What's the difference between a standard alternator and a performance one?
Regular or stock alternators will simply keep the electricity flowing through the components you need during regular use. Regular use would be defined as street driving where you keep the car continually under the RPM redline and you don't operate large amounts of video or audio equipment. Stock alternators are more than enough to power your car's stock components and even some small additions such as some extra audio, extra lights, and navigation. For those who drive high performance cars with large engine displacement, turbo or superchargers, aftermarket ignition, and other add-ons like multiple TV screens and DVD players, they will need a performance alternator to deliver adequate spark to the car and the many trick additions. The performance alternator allows your car to run with a hotter spark more consistently while supporting more components.
How do I maintain my alternator?
The best approach to alternator maintenance is three fold. Since your alternator is driven by the serpentine belt attached to the front of your engine, the first step in maintenance is to maintain a healthy serpentine belt. To do this, you must make sure your belts are the right size, they are adequately tightened, and the rubber of the belt is not dry and cracking. Belts can be conditioned with store bought solution or by running a bar of soap against the moving belt while the car is running. The second part of alternator maintenance lies with the electrical system. Keep a fully functioning battery, working starter, and reliable ignition system to avoid any problems. It's best to have your electrical system load tested periodically to ensure that there is no loss of current. Finally, keep an eye out to make sure your alternator vents are not clogged and the alternator doesn't get too dirty. The number one cause of alternator failure comes from worn bearings inside the casing that have aged due to improper ventilation and dirt corruption.
What can happen if I don't change my faulty alternator quickly enough?
Not only do you run the risk of a complete electrical failure, as mentioned above, but a faulty alternator can cause unnecessary wear on other parts of your system. It can dramatically shorten the life of your battery while also jeopardizing the integrity of the rest of your ignition system. At the highest end of risk is possible damage to your car's central computer or ECU.
How do I know how many Amps I need from my alternator?
The number of amps needed for your alternator depends on the load that your electrical system will exert on it. There are a couple of ways to understand what your maximum amp load may be. You can simply add the amp requirements of all your components together to get your number, or you can use an inductive ammeter with a "peak hold" function clamped around the battery cable while the car is running. Keep in mind that alternators run at an average 60% of total output, so if you need 90 amps altogether, then your alternator should be rated for 150 amps. If you still aren't comfortable with the rating system and what you need, ask a professional while being sure to point out all the components you'll be using so he or she can understand the peak load.
Latest Dodge Alternator Applications
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Bosch Alternator
91-93 Dodge Dak LE Ex 2W L4 2.5 L4 2.5 Optional - 120 amp
w/ 4-groove pulley 120amp - Remanufactured NipponDenso Built (1989) Please instruct the customer to follow the procedure to remove the original pulley from their core if the unit we supply does not match. See Yellow Donut instructions on pulley |
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Alternator
91-93 Dodge Dak LE Ex 2W L4 2.5 L4 2.5 Optional - 120 amp
w/ 4-groove pulley New |
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Bosch Alternator
- 96 Dodge Ram 1500 Ext Cab 2WD V8 5.2 Optional - 120 amp
w/ 7-groove Pulley 120amp - Remanufactured NipponDenso Built (1989) Please instruct the customer to follow the procedure to remove the original pulley from their core if the unit we supply does not match. See Yellow Donut instructions on pulley |
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Denso Alternator
07/00 - Dodge Ram 2500 Reg Cab 4WD L6 5.9D 136 amp
w/ 8-groove Pulley 136amp - Remanufactured |
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Bosch Alternator
07/00 - Dodge Ram 2500 Reg Cab 4WD L6 5.9D 136 amp
w/ 8-groove Pulley 136amp - Remanufactured |
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Alternator
90 - 91 Dodge B350 Van V8 5.2 V8 5.2 Optional - 120 amp
w/ double-groove pulley New |
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Bosch Alternator
90 - 91 Dodge B350 Van V8 5.2 V8 5.2 Optional - 120 amp
w/ double-groove pulley 120amp - Remanufactured NipponDenso Built (1989) Please instruct the customer to follow the procedure to remove the original pulley from their core if the unit we supply does not match. See Yellow Donut instructions on pulley |
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Bosch Alternator
99 - 99 Dodge Ram 1500 Reg Cab 2WD V6 3.9 Optional - 130 amp
Denso Unit
w/ 7-groove Pulley 136amp - Remanufactured |
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Alternator
96 - Dodge Grand Caravan SE V6 3.3 Standard - 90 amp
w/ 6-groove pulley New |
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Bosch Alternator
96 - Dodge Grand Caravan SE V6 3.3 Standard - 90 amp
w/ 6-groove pulley 90amp - New |
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Bosch Alternator
96 - Dodge Grand Caravan SE V6 3.3 Standard - 90 amp
w/ 6-groove pulley 90amp - Remanufactured NipponDenso Refer to Application Notices B-102 |
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Denso Alternator
96 - Dodge Grand Caravan SE V6 3.3 Standard - 90 amp
w/ 6-groove pulley 90amp - Remanufactured |
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Bosch Alternator
91-96 Dodge Dak Spt 4W V8 5.2 V8 5.2 Optional - 120 amp
w/ 7-groove Pulley 120amp - Remanufactured NipponDenso Built (1989) Please instruct the customer to follow the procedure to remove the original pulley from their core if the unit we supply does not match. See Yellow Donut instructions on pulley |
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Bosch Alternator
95-00 Dodge Caravan V6 3.3 Standard - 90 amp
w/ 6-groove pulley 90amp - New |
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Denso Alternator
95-00 Dodge Caravan V6 3.3 Standard - 90 amp
w/ 6-groove pulley 90amp - Remanufactured |
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Alternator
95-00 Dodge Caravan V6 3.3 Standard - 90 amp
w/ 6-groove pulley New |
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Bosch Alternator
95-00 Dodge Caravan V6 3.3 Standard - 90 amp
w/ 6-groove pulley 90amp - Remanufactured NipponDenso Refer to Application Notices B-102 |
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Bosch Alternator
99 - Dodge Durango SLT V8 5.2 Optional - 130 amp
w/ 7-groove Pulley 136amp - Remanufactured |
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Denso Alternator
99 - 00 Dodge Durango 5.9 4WD V8 5.9 Standard - 90 amp
w/ 7-groove Pulley 117amp - New |
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Bosch Alternator
99 - Dodge Ram 1500 Ext Cab 4WD V8 5.9 Optional - 130 amp
Bosch Unit
w/ 7-groove Pulley 136amp - Remanufactured |
Some Dodge Alternator Applications (View Full Catalog Above)
| Dodge Avenger |
Dodge B250 Van V6 3.9 |
Dodge B250 Van V8 5.2 |
| Dodge B350 Van V8 5.2 |
Dodge B350 Van V8 5.9 |
Dodge Caravan |
| Dodge Caravan SE |
Dodge Caravan Sport |
Dodge D100 P/up V8 5.2 |
| Dodge Dak 2W L4 2.5 |
Dodge Dak Ex 2W V6 3.9 |
Dodge Dak Ex 4W V6 3.9 |
| Dodge Dak LE Ex 2W L4 2.5 |
Dodge Dak LE Ex 4W V8 5.2 |
Dodge Dakota SLT 2WD V8 5.2 |
| Dodge Dakota Sport |
Dodge Dak Spt 4W V8 5.2 |
Dodge Drngo R/T V8 5.9 |
| Dodge Durango SLT 2WD 4.7 |
Dodge Durango SLT |
Dodge Durango SLT 4WD 4.7 |
| Dodge Durango SLT |
Dodge Durango 5.9 4WD |
Dodge Drngo Sprt 4W V8 4.7 |
| Dodge Drngo Sprt 4W V8 5.9 |
Dodge Dynasty V6 3.3 |
Dodge Grand Caravan ES |
| Dodge Grand Caravan LE |
Dodge Grand Caravan SE |
Dodge Intrepid V6 2.7 |
| Dodge Neon Highline L4 2.0 |
Dodge Neon L4 2.0 |
Dodge Neon SE L4 2.0 |
| Dodge Ram 1500 Ext Cab 2WD |
Dodge Ram 1500 Ext Cab 4WD |
Dodge Ram 1500 Reg Cab 2WD |
| Dodge Ram 1500 Reg Cab 4WD |
Dodge Ram 1500 ST P/U 2WD |
Dodge Ram 1500 ST Quad 4WD |
| Dodge Ram 2500 Reg Cab 2WD |
Dodge Ram 2500 Reg Cab 4WD |
Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup 2WD |
| Dodge Ram 50 2WD |
Dodge Shadow L4 2.5 |
Dodge Spirit ES L4 2.5 |
| Dodge Spirit LE V6 3.0 |
Dodge Stealth RT DOHC-24V |
Dodge Stealth SOHC-12V |
| Dodge Stratus L4 2.4 |
Dodge W150 P/up V8 5.2 |
| L4 2.0 |
L4 2.4 |
L4 2.5 |
L6 5.9D |
V6 2.7 |
V6 3.0 |
V6 3.3 |
V6 3.8 |
| V6 3.9 |
V8 4.7 |
V8 5.2 |
V8 5.7 |
V8 5.9 |
More Applications (View Full Catalog Above)
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