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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 Nissan Alternator Applications
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Japan Alternator
07/94 - 06/97 Nissan Altima 2.4 GLE KA24DE Remanufactured 80 amp - Remanufactured |
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Bosch Alternator
07/94 - 06/97 Nissan Altima 2.4 GLE KA24DE Remanufactured 80amp - NEW |
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World Source One Alternator
07/94 - 06/97 Nissan Altima 2.4 GLE KA24DE Remanufactured New |
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Japan Alternator
10/01 - Nissan Sentra SER Spec V QR25DE Remanufactured 100 Amp; Remanufactured |
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World Source One Alternator
07/96 - 03/99 Nissan Maxima 3.0 SE VQ30DE Remanufactured The OE alternator is equipped with a 2-pin connector. Some replacement alternators may use a 3-pin connector, but the third pin is for plug location purposes only and has no effect on the performance of the replacement alternator. Reuse of the pulley from the old alternator may be required. New |
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World Source One Alternator
06/97 - 08/99 Nissan Altima 2.4 XE/GXE KA24DE Remanufactured New |
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World Source One Alternator
08/90 - 10/94 Nissan Sentra XE GXE GA16DE Remanufactured Due to the scarcity of cores for this alternator application, the AL 2354 X Bosch equivalent can come in two possible variations. If Hitachi, it is an OE Hitachi unit that has been remanufactured to Bosch quality standards. If Bosch, it is a NEW Bosch alternator, but will require the use of an adapter (included) to connect to the existing wire harness in the car. Either unit will meet or exceed the OE requirements for this application. New Due to the scarcity of cores for this alternator application, the AL 2354 X Bosch equivalent can come in two possible variations. If Hitachi, it is an OE Hitachi unit that has been remanufactured to Bosch quality standards. If Bosch, it is a NEW Bosch alternator, but will require the use of an adapter (included) to connect to the existing wire harness in the car. Either unit will meet or exceed the OE requirements for this application. |
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World Source One Alternator
09/99 - 07/01 Nissan Altima 2.4 GLE KA24DE Remanufactured New |
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Japan Alternator
08/01 - Nissan Sentra 1.8 CA QG18DE Remanufactured 80 Amp; Remanufactured |
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World Source One Alternator
04/99 - 06/01 Nissan Maxima 3.0 GXE VQ30DE Remanufactured
see NOTE Bosch lists two possible alternators for this application. If the two pins for the wire plug are arranged in a "--" formation (most 00-01 models), use Bosch AL 2389 X, Denso 210-3105, or Hitachi 23100-2Y900R. If the two pins are arranged in an "=" formation (a few '01 models) use Bosch AL 2374 X or Denso 210-3137. 110amp - New |
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Bosch Alternator
05/03 - Nissan Quest 3.5 SL VQ35DE Remanufactured |
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Bosch Alternator
10/83 - 02/86 Nissan 200SX 2.0 4-Cyl. CA20E Remanufactured 60amp - Remanufactured |
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Bosch Alternator
08/82 - 08/86 Nissan Pulsar & Pul. NX 1.6 E16 Remanufactured The original alternator is a 50-amp Hitachi unit. Bosch alternator AL 238 X is the equivalent replacement. 60-amp Bosch alternator AL 241 X can also be used in its place where higher alternator output is desired. Reuse of the pulley and fan from the old alternator may be required. 60amp - Remanufactured |
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Alternator
09/98 - Nissan Quest 3.3 VG33E Remanufactured 125amp -Reman. w/ Core |
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Alternator
09/98 - Nissan Quest 3.3 VG33E Remanufactured Remanufactured w/ Core |
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Japan Alternator
09/97 - 06/00 Nissan Frontier 4WD 4-cyl. KA24DE Remanufactured 70 Amp; Remanufactured |
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Denso Alternator
08/87 - Nissan Pulsar NX SE 1.8DOHC CA18DE Remanufactured
for models w/ OE air
cond. This alternator can be either Hitachi or Mitsubishi brand. The two brands may differ in appearance, but either brand alternator will work on this application. Reuse of the pulley from the old alternator may be required. 70amp - Remanufactured |
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Alternator
11/94 - 07/96 Nissan 200SX 1.6 SE GA16DE Remanufactured New |
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Alternator
04/99 - 06/01 Nissan Maxima 3.0 GXE VQ30DE Remanufactured
see NOTE Bosch lists two possible alternators for this application. If the two pins for the wire plug are arranged in a "--" formation (most 00-01 models), use Bosch AL 2389 X, Denso 210-3105, or Hitachi 23100-2Y900R. If the two pins are arranged in an "=" formation (a few '01 models) use Bosch AL 2374 X or Denso 210-3137. 110amp - New |
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Japan Alternator
04/99 - 06/01 Nissan Maxima 3.0 GXE VQ30DE Remanufactured
see NOTE Bosch lists two possible alternators for this application. If the two pins for the wire plug are arranged in a "--" formation (most 00-01 models), use Bosch AL 2389 X, Denso 210-3105, or Hitachi 23100-2Y900R. If the two pins are arranged in an "=" formation (a few '01 models) use Bosch AL 2374 X or Denso 210-3137. 110amp - Remanufactured Bosch lists two possible alternators for this application. If the two pins for the wire plug are arranged in a "--" formation (most 00-01 models), use Bosch AL 2389 X, Denso 210-3105, or Hitachi 23100-2Y900R. If the two pins are arranged in an "=" formation (a few ''01 models) use Bosch AL 2374 X or Denso 210-3137. |
Some Nissan Alternator Applications (View Full Catalog Above)
| Nissan 200SX 1.6 base/S |
Nissan 200SX 1.6 SE |
Nissan 200SX 1.8 Turbo |
| Nissan 200SX 2.0 |
Nissan 200SX 2.0 4-Cyl. |
Nissan 200SX SER |
| Nissan 240SX 2.4 DOHC |
Nissan 240SX 2.4 SOHC |
Nissan 240Z 2.4 |
| Nissan 260Z 2.6 |
Nissan 280ZX 2.8 Turbo |
Nissan 300ZX 2+2 |
| Nissan 300ZX 2+2 Coupe |
Nissan 300ZX 2-seat Coupe |
Nissan 300ZX 2-seat Turbo |
| Nissan 300ZX Convertible |
Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo |
Nissan 310 1.5 OHV |
| Nissan 350Z Coupe Enthusiast |
Nissan 350Z Coupe Touring |
Nissan 350Z Roadstr Enthsst |
| Nissan 510 1.6 |
Nissan 510 2.0 |
Nissan 521 Pickup 1.6 |
| Nissan 620 Pickup 2.0 |
Nissan 720 Pickup 2.2 |
Nissan 720 Pickup 2.4 |
| Nissan 810 2.4 |
Nissan Altima 2.4 GLE |
Nissan Altima 2.4 GXE |
| Nissan Altima 2.4 SE |
Nissan Altima 2.4 XE |
Nissan Altima 2.4 XE/GXE |
| Nissan Altima 2.5 (base) |
Nissan Altima S 2.5 |
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4-cyl. |
| Nissan Altima 3.5 SE V6 |
Nissan Axxess 2.4 2WD |
Nissan Frontier 2WD 4-cyl. |
| Nissan Frontier 2WD V6 |
Nissan Frontier 4WD 4-cyl. |
Nissan Frontier 4WD V6 |
| Nissan Hardbody 2WD Pup 2.4 |
Nissan Hardbody 2WD Pup 3.0 |
Nissan Hardbody 4WD Pup 2.4 |
| Nissan Hardbody 4WD Pup 3.0 |
Nissan Maxima 3.0 4dr |
Nissan Maxima 3.0 DOHC SE |
| Nissan Maxima GLE |
Nissan Maxima 3.0 GXE |
Nissan Maxima 3.0 SE |
| Nissan Maxima 3.0 SOHC SE |
Nissan Maxima 3.5 GLE |
Nissan Maxima 3.5 GXE |
| Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE |
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL |
Nissan Maxima/810 4dr Gas |
| Nissan Murano 3.5 2WD |
Nissan NX1600 |
Nissan NX2000 |
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada |
Nissan Pathfinder 2.4 4WD |
Nissan Pathfinder 3.0 2WD |
| Nissan Pathfinder 3.0 4WD |
Nissan Pathfinder 3.3 2WD |
Nissan Pathfinder 3.3 4WD |
| Nissan Pathfinder 3.5 2WD |
Nissan Pathfinder 3.5 4WD |
Nissan Pulsar & Pul. NX 1.6 |
| Nissan Pulsar NX SE 1.8DOHC |
Nissan Quest 3.0 |
Nissan Quest 3.3 |
| Nissan Quest 3.5 base/S |
Nissan Quest 3.5 SL |
Nissan Sentra 1.6 |
| Nissan Sentra 1.6 2dr/4dr |
Nissan Sentra 1.6 4WD Wagon |
Nissan Sentra 1.6 base/E |
| Nissan Sentra 1.6 GXE/GLE |
Nissan Sentra 1.6 Std/E 2dr |
Nissan Sentra 1.6 Std/E 4dr |
| Nissan Sentra 1.6 XE |
Nissan Sentra XE GXE |
Nissan Sentra 1.6 XE/SE 2dr |
| Nissan Sentra 1.8 base/S |
Nissan Sentra 1.8 CA |
Nissan Sentra 1.8 GXE |
| Nissan Sentra 1.8 XE |
Nissan Sentra 2.0 SE-R 2dr |
Nissan Sentra 2.5 LE/S |
| Nissan Sentra 2.5 SE-R |
Nissan Sentra SER Spec V |
Nissan Stanza 2.0 (exc.Wgn) |
| Nissan Stanza 2.0 Wagon |
Nissan Stanza 2.4 GXE |
Nissan Titan Pickup 5.6 4WD |
| Nissan Xterra 2WD V6 |
Nissan Xterra 4.0 2WD |
Nissan Xterra 4WD V6 |
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| A15 |
CA18DE |
CA18ET |
CA20E |
E16 |
E16I |
E16S,I |
GA16DE |
| GA16I |
KA24DE |
KA24E |
L16 |
L20B |
L24 |
L24E |
L26 |
| L28ET |
QG18DE |
QR25DE |
SR20DE |
VE30DE |
VG30DE |
VG30DTT |
VG30E |
| VG30ET |
VG30I |
VG33E |
VK56DE |
VQ30DE |
VQ35DE |
VQ35__ |
VQ40DE |
| Z20E |
Z20S |
Z22 |
Z24 |
Z24I |
More Applications (View Full Catalog Above)
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