Changing your alternator? READ!!
#21
Basic tool
I would hope a shop that has a big VOLVO sign and a garage full of Volvos new and old would have a $100 VIDA diagnostic scanner. Perhaps I should anonymously inquire. Perhaps a battery shop would have a wider array of specific testing scanners.
#22
A note on alternator:
- Bearings x2 usually last some 160K-200K. After that very noisy.
- The slip rings last 250K or so.
- The copper winding rarely goes out.
- The diode rarely goes out.
- The Voltage Regulator, being an electronic part can go out any time. It could go out at 50K, 100K, 150K, 200K or 250K.
- Now if your alternator has less than 150K, and if you want to save some money, and if you prove that the VR is the culprit, then:
---> Do a google search for Volvo PN 8637851 = Bosch F00M145279, about $45 online. And stick to Volvo OEM or Bosch only. Do NOT use aftermarket part!
You can replace the VR in situ:
http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...p?f=10&t=53012
Photo of the VR...
- Bearings x2 usually last some 160K-200K. After that very noisy.
- The slip rings last 250K or so.
- The copper winding rarely goes out.
- The diode rarely goes out.
- The Voltage Regulator, being an electronic part can go out any time. It could go out at 50K, 100K, 150K, 200K or 250K.
- Now if your alternator has less than 150K, and if you want to save some money, and if you prove that the VR is the culprit, then:
---> Do a google search for Volvo PN 8637851 = Bosch F00M145279, about $45 online. And stick to Volvo OEM or Bosch only. Do NOT use aftermarket part!
You can replace the VR in situ:
http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...p?f=10&t=53012
Photo of the VR...
#23
2006 xc90 4.4L Alternator
I have searched and searched on repairs and FINALLY did the amazing Alternator replacement. I bought a ReManufactured from AdvancedAuto with promo for like $180 total. Anyways.....
I got my old one out new one installed which took all of 8 hours. 1 day later My POWER SYSTEM FAILURE SERVICE URGENT came on the dash. I found that my LIN wire connector on the Alternator was loose and would only slide up and down and would NEVER clip into place onto the Alternator. I bought a replacement Alternator plug off eBay for $8 and used cut off the OLD Connector. I used a Tap Splice connector and plugged the new harness / connector on to the Alternator but it was stil not charging. I thought F**K I may have to drop the Alternator again and have it tested. I also NOTICED my Washer T connector on the Pass side was also broken on the bottom which dumped Fluid down towards the alternator, so i replaced that as well.
Here is what I'm getting at....I NEVER saw this on ANY FORUM, so I wanted to SHARE in case someone runs into this as well. I have a iCarsoft Scanner. I thought WHY NOT checked and see what codes it may display. I showed the ECM having a ECM-U012087 " Lost communication with starter / Generator Control Module.
ALL I DID WAS ERASE THAT CODE AND BOOOOMMMM THE CAR WAS BACK TO CHARGING!!!!!! It has been 2 weeks since I have cleared that code with no issues charging. CHECK YOUR VOLVO ERROR CODES WITH A SCANNER, AND ERASE! I hope that helps someone!
I got my old one out new one installed which took all of 8 hours. 1 day later My POWER SYSTEM FAILURE SERVICE URGENT came on the dash. I found that my LIN wire connector on the Alternator was loose and would only slide up and down and would NEVER clip into place onto the Alternator. I bought a replacement Alternator plug off eBay for $8 and used cut off the OLD Connector. I used a Tap Splice connector and plugged the new harness / connector on to the Alternator but it was stil not charging. I thought F**K I may have to drop the Alternator again and have it tested. I also NOTICED my Washer T connector on the Pass side was also broken on the bottom which dumped Fluid down towards the alternator, so i replaced that as well.
Here is what I'm getting at....I NEVER saw this on ANY FORUM, so I wanted to SHARE in case someone runs into this as well. I have a iCarsoft Scanner. I thought WHY NOT checked and see what codes it may display. I showed the ECM having a ECM-U012087 " Lost communication with starter / Generator Control Module.
ALL I DID WAS ERASE THAT CODE AND BOOOOMMMM THE CAR WAS BACK TO CHARGING!!!!!! It has been 2 weeks since I have cleared that code with no issues charging. CHECK YOUR VOLVO ERROR CODES WITH A SCANNER, AND ERASE! I hope that helps someone!
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Good day, My old alternator developed bearing noise. I replaced it and the computer did not recognise the new alternator. On the instrument panel it indicated that there is no charge. However, when I tested, the new alternator was fine. I removed the regulator from the new alternator and replaced it with the regulator from the old alternator. Problem solved!
#27
Thank you for all the info. One question though... If I do buy an alternator for an 05+ with the computer controlled voltage regulator, and I install a self regulated voltage regulated for the same amperage, would everything work?
A shop buddy had a client back out of an alternator job, the alternator is a AL0854X (140 amp made for 2005+) and the one made for my car is the bosch AL0820X (2001 volvo s60 T5)
I have compared both voltage regulator's on FCPeuro's site and the holes for the screws and the brushes look identical, I do not know if the alternator itself has different internals.
05+ voltage regulator P/N :8697015 (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vol...697015#fitment)
01-04 voltage regulator P/N: 8637851 (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vol...637851#fitment)
Any info on this is greatly appreciated!
A shop buddy had a client back out of an alternator job, the alternator is a AL0854X (140 amp made for 2005+) and the one made for my car is the bosch AL0820X (2001 volvo s60 T5)
I have compared both voltage regulator's on FCPeuro's site and the holes for the screws and the brushes look identical, I do not know if the alternator itself has different internals.
05+ voltage regulator P/N :8697015 (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vol...697015#fitment)
01-04 voltage regulator P/N: 8637851 (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vol...637851#fitment)
Any info on this is greatly appreciated!
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