BigCat83 Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 On my way to work this morning the battery light and computer warning for No Charge came on. My '97 Eldo has 81900 on it. Do Delco alternators crap out at 81900? Any advice is highly valued. Thanks much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL T Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Check battery cables for tightness or corrosion. Also check the connections to the alternator first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Do Delco alternators crap out at 81900? I have 84,500 with original alternator and many have over 150K with theirs. So I would say no they didn't plan for them to go out at 81,900. Whatever you do however, if you replace yours replace it with an AC DELCO, we have had bad results with aftermarket units. Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dloch Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I agree on the AC Delco, I have a "Lifetime" Bosch. The lifetime on the Bosch is only about 8 or 9 months and then the voltage regulator goes out....... I have replaced 3 of the lifetime Bosch alternators. Get the AC Delco or rebuilt AC Delco. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 On my way to work this morning the battery light and computer warning for No Charge came on. My '97 Eldo has 81900 on it. Do Delco alternators crap out at 81900? Any advice is highly valued. Thanks much! 148.000 miles with original one. Have you jump started someone recently? The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurlee Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 The alternator just went on my '96 ElDorado at 120,000. Definately not a DIY replacement event. $380 AC/Delco replacement and $150 labor. Scott 1996 El Dorado 2006 STS 2000 Corvette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCat83 Posted April 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 The alternator just went on my '96 ElDorado at 120,000. Definately not a DIY replacement event. $380 AC/Delco replacement and $150 labor. Hi all. 81900 orignal equipment Delco deader'n Julius Caesar. Never jump started anyone. It failed all three parameters of the test. I bought a rebuilt Delco (I hate rebuilds!). It was all I could get. I'll buy a factory new in a coupla months and install it some Saturday after the hot weather. Thank you all for your advice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 If it was an AC Delco rebuild that is OK. Soe I am not sure what you said, you replaced the alernator and all is OK now? Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCat83 Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 If it was an AC Delco rebuild that is OK. Soe I am not sure what you said, you replaced the alernator and all is OK now? Yes, I replaced the alternator and all is well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Oh good! Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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