What Does An Alternator Do ?
The alternator which is bolted to the engine,keeps your vehicles battery charged and produces the electrical power necessary to run the vehicles electrical systems.When staring your car stored energy in the battery powers the starter motor. Once the engine is running,the alternator produces the electrical energy that your car needs by spinning a magnet on a rotor through a stationary coil of wire.To ensure that the alternator provides the right voltage output for your cars electrical system there is a voltage regulator built into the alternator.
How long Do Alternators Last ?
It's very hard to say how long your alternator will last because many factors affect the life of an alternator. These factors include how the car is driven, the climate where it’s driven, and the electrical equipment it regularly operates. Alternators typically last between 40,000 to 100,000 miles. Keep in mind that certain factors may cause your alternator to wear out more quickly: Harsh driving conditions and power drain on the alternator.
Signs of a Bad Alternator
The following electrical or mechanical faults are signs that alternator may need to be replaced:
-Battery or charging system warning light: These can include the battery light, ALT, or “check engine lights”
-Difficulty starting your car or it doesn't start: While starting the car is the main function of the battery, if the alternator is failing, the battery won’t charge. A dead battery is a potential sign your alternator is going bad
-Dimming lights: Your headlights may appear dimmer due to inadequate power from a failing alternator.
-Grinding or whining noise: If an alternator is not able to spin properly, the engine will squeal or make other unusual noises.
How Much Does it Cost To Replace A Honda Civic Alternator？
The Price Of Honda Civic Alternator: Alternators can average anywhere from $70 to $350 depending on year and engine. Buying an alternator aftermarket can save a lot of money.
The Labor Cost : The average time for an alternator replacement is two-to-three hours. That gives you roughly $120- $200 in labor to start. Do it yourself will save your much honda alternator cost.
The Total Cost: It depends on the labor cost, if you decide to go with dealership parts and labor,expect the bill to climb over $500 in many cases.If you remove and replace alternator on your civic,the total cost is estimated between $70 – $350 for an alternator replacement.
How To Find Your Fitment On HexAutoParts？
Here are all honda civic alternator replacement for sale on Hexautoparts.com
| Honda Civic Alternator Replacement |  |
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| OEM Part Number | 13649 | 13893 | AHGA67 400-48050 |
| Order Now | 1996-2000 Honda Civic Alternator 1.6L | 2001-2005 Honda Civic Alternator 1.7L | 2006-2011 Honda Civic Alternator 1.8L |
Here are two ways to ensure proper fitment:
Do you know your OEM Part Number: The OEM part number could be easily found on the your stock alternator.
Look for your Make/Model/Year: Enter your make,model year above to find the right alternator.
The above two ways are also helpful for choosing correct starter,ac compressor and so on.So it's easy to get a perfect fit at Hex Auto Parts.Meanwhile,we provide step-by-step installation guide of an alternator here: How To Remove and Replace an Alternator? In general, you could finish the installation within 2 hours. Good luck to every DIYer.
