2004 cl600 battery warning light
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2004 cl600 battery warning light
the battery symbol came up. i checked the battery. fully charged, but when we checked the alternator it is not putting out anything. i've checked all the fuses in the engine compartment and there all good. don't know how to check the relays. the belt is tight. could it be anything other then the alternator? any help in how to get the alternator out? also mb wants almost $1200 for a rebuilt alt. i've found rebuilt bosch on line for $200 and i'm wondering if they can be rebuilt locally. any help, especially on alternator removal and possible other causes would be greatly appreciated.
btw, other than the no charge state car runs well.
btw, other than the no charge state car runs well.
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i'm located in ft. pierce fl. and all the dealers in the area are asking this price. as i said i found one on line rebuilt for $200. hope it's a good rebuild, i'm also checking into getting mine rebuilt locally. can you tell me how to get the alternator out on a 2004 cl600.
thanks.
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I guess the 600 motor has inherently higher costs asssociated with it's components, but imo $1200 is too much and $200 is too low.
Why not buy the alternator from a reputable parts supplier like NAPA? At least they will give a guarantee and may be able to direct you to a shop that can do the work for a reasonable price.
To get it rebuilt is a good idea, but it won't save you much money relative to buying from NAPA or your online source.
Who is that online source btw?
The job of removing the alternator should be straight forward.
You will have to remove all the nearby components, such as the windshield washer reservoir, air pump, fan shroud, v-belt and nearby pipes, hoses, electrical connectors and cables in order to easily access the alternator.
Then remove the 3 bolts holding the alternator in place and remove. You may want to inspect the flange gasket at this time.
Install in reverse order and then re-connect the other components.
Or have a reputable shop do it and get a guarantee.
Good luck.
Why not buy the alternator from a reputable parts supplier like NAPA? At least they will give a guarantee and may be able to direct you to a shop that can do the work for a reasonable price.
To get it rebuilt is a good idea, but it won't save you much money relative to buying from NAPA or your online source.
Who is that online source btw?
The job of removing the alternator should be straight forward.
You will have to remove all the nearby components, such as the windshield washer reservoir, air pump, fan shroud, v-belt and nearby pipes, hoses, electrical connectors and cables in order to easily access the alternator.
Then remove the 3 bolts holding the alternator in place and remove. You may want to inspect the flange gasket at this time.
Install in reverse order and then re-connect the other components.
Or have a reputable shop do it and get a guarantee.
Good luck.
Last edited by Ifari; Jan 2, 2010 at 09:16 AM.
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hi and thanks. the $200 alternator is from hi-test alternator and is a remanned bosch with a 12 month guarantee. i'll check napa, or if possible have it rebuilt locally.
BIG question- i'm beginning to think that it may not be the alternator, but a relay. when i look at the chart in the trunk it doesn't show any relays, or fuses associated with the alternator, or charging system. i assume that there must be one. any idea on where it is, or how to find it? 2004 cl600. thanks
p.s. just called napa and other local stores and nobody lits it.
BIG question- i'm beginning to think that it may not be the alternator, but a relay. when i look at the chart in the trunk it doesn't show any relays, or fuses associated with the alternator, or charging system. i assume that there must be one. any idea on where it is, or how to find it? 2004 cl600. thanks
p.s. just called napa and other local stores and nobody lits it.
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so i assume that narrows it down to replacing the alternator, or is there a seperate voltage regulator in the system that is not integral to the alternator, or is there any other reason why i don't get any charge to the battery with engine on?
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The regulator is I 've heard a separate unit, but you'd still have to remove the alternator.
An other possible reason for not getting a charge is the idler pulley (automatic belt tensioner) failing. It is the smaller pulley between the ABC tandem pump and crankshaft.
An other possible reason for not getting a charge is the idler pulley (automatic belt tensioner) failing. It is the smaller pulley between the ABC tandem pump and crankshaft.
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