2004 Dodge 1500 Alternator
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2004 Dodge 1500 Alternator
I have a 2004 1500 Hemi Sport 5.7l I have confirmed that the alternator is starting to go bad... but I'm not sure what alternator amperage I have.... so I was wondering if I could get away with a lower cheaper alternator...or not. Anyone able to tell me what alternator amperage I need or what the truck comes with stock from the factory. One guy tells me he has one for $180 another guy from another place says $119....who is right? Why the big price difference?
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are you sure it would be a good idea to just stick a 150 amp alternator in there if you had stock wiring? isn't the line fuse for 140?
as far as finding out what you have you should be able to call up the dealers and with the last 8 digits of your vin they should be able to tell you what alternator you have.
as far as finding out what you have you should be able to call up the dealers and with the last 8 digits of your vin they should be able to tell you what alternator you have.
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Current draw is current draw. Changing the alternator to a higher-capacity will not stress the system.
Most likely you have a 136ah. You can put the alternate 160ah unit in with ease. That's my plan if ever I need one. So far, it would seem unlikely. Heck, my OEM battery is almost nine years old.
Most likely you have a 136ah. You can put the alternate 160ah unit in with ease. That's my plan if ever I need one. So far, it would seem unlikely. Heck, my OEM battery is almost nine years old.