I've gone through 2 replacement warrantee alternators in 2 months with my 96 sentra. They are getting literally smokin hot. However, they are producing between 13.5 and 14.2 volts on the fluke meter. I think I have a grounding problem. What I have traced out so far is I solid ground from battery to driver side fender. Good from this fender to engine block. Where the bad connection is located is from the alternator housing to the passenger side fender. Why would this make a difference when the primary ground is through the alternator's mounting bolts to the block? Engine mount's? Oh, these reman. units are from Auto Zone. I know, I know AZ is not premium equip. , but they should last more than 3 weeks a piece.
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20 years ago