2013 G550 - DIY Alternator replacement feasible?
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2013 G550 - DIY Alternator replacement feasible?
Hi folks, I have a well equipped garage and plenty of hands on experience, though not much with the G Wagen. The red battery icon came on two days ago. The battery was replaced a few years ago and I believe it holds a charge (confirming now) so I suspect a bad alternator. I'm wondering if this is a DIY-capable job without a lift? Unfortunately, I can't find much on alternator replacement but I'm guessing from the newer models that it's similarly located underneath the vehicle.
Any pointers or guides would be welcome. This is our daily driver so if I can't get it sorted today, I'll be shelling out some $$$ at the dealer this week.
Any pointers or guides would be welcome. This is our daily driver so if I can't get it sorted today, I'll be shelling out some $$$ at the dealer this week.
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I'd start with a fresh battery... not sure of your locale but in TX G's rarely last 2 years on a battery... at least speaking for my 63 and 55... far more likely to be that the an alt unless you've had flooding or really high miles -IMHO.....
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Originally Posted by ot1138
Hi folks, I have a well equipped garage and plenty of hands on experience, though not much with the G Wagen. The red battery icon came on two days ago. The battery was replaced a few years ago and I believe it holds a charge (confirming now) so I suspect a bad alternator. I'm wondering if this is a DIY-capable job without a lift? Unfortunately, I can't find much on alternator replacement but I'm guessing from the newer models that it's similarly located underneath the vehicle.
Any pointers or guides would be welcome. This is our daily driver so if I can't get it sorted today, I'll be shelling out some $$$ at the dealer this week.
Any pointers or guides would be welcome. This is our daily driver so if I can't get it sorted today, I'll be shelling out some $$$ at the dealer this week.
I use this little lighter plug to keep an eye on my charging condition on one of my older Porsches. Works great.
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Last edited by 95_993; Jul 29, 2024 at 09:43 AM.
