Jeep Cherokee Forum

Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

Alternator Qa's

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-02-2009, 06:38 PM
  #1  
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
 
XJ's~For~Life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default Alternator Qa's
Okay, I have a 99XJ with a Bad Alt. My alternator has the electrical plug that plugs in it and the main hot wire of course,. The older model alt's have the main hot and a couple nuts the hold the other wiring whatever they may be on there. What is the difference?
XJ's~For~Life is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-02-2009, 07:14 PM
  #2  
CF Veteran
 
ZachsXJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
with your model year I believe that the alternator is the belt tensioner whereas with the 96 and newer cherokees the Power Steering pump is the tensioner. You may also have an alternator that is rated more than the 90amp POC alternator that mine has.
ZachsXJ is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-02-2009, 07:29 PM
  #3  
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
 
XJ's~For~Life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default
My belt tensioner is under the power steering pump on mine. The alt just bolts up with 2 bolts. Not sure on the amps that my alt puts out. I heard that if you have power everything you have a 100+ amp output but idk. I hope they have one in the morning.
XJ's~For~Life is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-02-2009, 07:30 PM
  #4  
CF Veteran
 
ZachsXJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
yeah, makes sense that if you have power everything you'd have a bigger alternator.
ZachsXJ is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-02-2009, 07:49 PM
  #5  
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
 
XJ's~For~Life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default
Yep they changed the alt's on the 97+ up models like mine. Instead of 90 amp alts like the old ones the new ones are 117amps with different hookups.


Heres the pre 97 ones that I have two of now and cant use!

http://www.carpartswholesale.com/inc...9tcG9uZW50cw==


Heres what I need.97+


http://www.carpartswholesale.com/inc...5kIFF1YWxpdHk=
XJ's~For~Life is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-02-2009, 07:57 PM
  #6  
CF Veteran
 
ZachsXJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
You wanna send me those two pre-97 ones you have?
ZachsXJ is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-02-2009, 08:39 PM
  #7  
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
 
XJ's~For~Life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default
75.00 shipped for both and there yours!




XJ's~For~Life is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old 12-02-2009, 08:52 PM
  #8  
CF Veteran
 
ZachsXJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by KFXHellRaiser
75.00 shipped for both and there yours!




Haha! I only wish I had known that when I murdered my alternator.
ZachsXJ is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-02-2009, 08:57 PM
  #9  
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
 
XJ's~For~Life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default
Ima trade the one I got today back in for the right one for mine if we can find one. Then I will see if he wants to buy the other one I got cuz I dont need it,.
XJ's~For~Life is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-02-2009, 08:59 PM
  #10  
CF Veteran
 
ZachsXJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
go for it!!
ZachsXJ is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-02-2009, 09:00 PM
  #11  
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
 
XJ's~For~Life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default
Know anyone that needs one for a pre 97?
XJ's~For~Life is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-02-2009, 09:03 PM
  #12  
CF Veteran
 
ZachsXJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by KFXHellRaiser
Know anyone that needs one for a pre 97?
at that price I have a buddy who might. he got a rock in his sounds absolutely horrible but doesn't really affect the alternator much....yet
ZachsXJ is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-02-2009, 09:39 PM
  #13  
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
 
XJ's~For~Life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default
Ask him, Tell him 40.00 shipped for one. I think that's fair enough, Isnt it?
XJ's~For~Life is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-02-2009, 09:46 PM
  #14  
CF Veteran
 
ZachsXJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Yeah thats definiely fair
ZachsXJ is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-02-2009, 10:46 PM
  #15  
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
 
XJ's~For~Life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default
See what he says. I will just keep the 2nd one then. If he dont want it I will try and sell it on here.
XJ's~For~Life is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Alternator Qa's


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:57 AM.