What year model alternator will work on this car?

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

150,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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I have a bad alternator on the vehicle listed above that I recently purchased. I can't really afford what a new alternator is going for and I am having difficulty locating a used one locally that came from a 2003. Just curious if there is another model year that would work?

Jan 1, 2023 at 6:55 PM

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it is hard to say if the part numbers are correct, they will interchange, they have some pretty inexpensive units on Amazon $116.00.

https://amzn.to/3i2DdG1

Here is how to change the unit out in the images below with a generic guide to help walk you through the steps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Disconnect the battery first. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Jan 2, 2023 at 4:58 AM