1218shelby Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 so driving home today in the rain i get the low battery light and the car lights go dim. Luckily i was next to a Autozone so i stop there. They check the battery and they say its bad. So i buy a new one and they check the altenator and say its bad. I didnt buy the extended warranty but are the batteries covered with a longer warranty or am i out of luck? how bout the altenartor (sp?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItalianStallion Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 so driving home today in the rain i get the low battery light and the car lights go dim. Luckily i was next to a Autozone so i stop there. They check the battery and they say its bad. So i buy a new one and they check the altenator and say its bad. I didnt buy the extended warranty but are the batteries covered with a longer warranty or am i out of luck? how bout the altenartor (sp?) I guess, if your past 36K then there is no more warrenty. So, without the extended warrenty, I'm afraid neither item is covered. Let us know what you find out IS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1218shelby Posted December 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 I guess, if your past 36K then there is no more warrenty. So, without the extended warrenty, I'm afraid neither item is covered. Let us know what you find out IS yeah i will call the dealer tomorrow and see what they say.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 1218shelby, How many miles are on your Shelby and how many months since the vehicle exited production? I kinda understand the battery might have gone, but no way the alternator. Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1218shelby Posted December 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 1218shelby, How many miles are on your Shelby and how many months since the vehicle exited production? I kinda understand the battery might have gone, but no way the alternator. Wow! the car has 43k miles on it.. i remember now that when the guy checked the alt.he said something about something sucking up a lot of juice off the batt. and alt. wonder what it can be. Is it easy to change the alt? i've dont it before on other cars but not sure on this one. What can i use to see whats sucking up alot of power off the alt. and batt?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItalianStallion Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Alternator should not be too bad to replace. Recall, the voltage regulator is internal to these alternators....so they are somewhat costly, but not too high. If the diods in the alternator fail it will reverse the electrical flow and cause a large power drain off the battery. Besides, as the car sits without starting, there is a constant draw from the clocks, computers, etc. IS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07-2937 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 not too hard to change but change the battery first and then check the Alt.. make sure you check the alternator field fuse to see if its good then recheck the alternator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormeaston Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 If you can change your underwear, you can change your alt.,you'll save alot of cash in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Greenwell Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Alternator should not be too bad to replace. Recall, the voltage regulator is internal to these alternators....so they are somewhat costly, but not too high. If the diods in the alternator fail it will reverse the electrical flow and cause a large power drain off the battery. Besides, as the car sits without starting, there is a constant draw from the clocks, computers, etc. IS IS I think our cars may be cousins, based on the trim stripe pakage, very nice........ GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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