130amp or 95amp?

evo8ya · 01-17-2004, 11:06 AM

quick question im in desperate need of getting my explorer back on the road,ive been through 2 alternators and 1 new battery in 3 days,and my battery light still is on and volts are low battery still wont hold charge from alternator..its a 92 xlt and im not sure what size alt advance auto gave me 95 or 130, if it is the 95 should i up it to the 130? and if thats not my problem does anyone have any ideas?? thanks a bunch guys

SiLenZe · 01-17-2004, 11:21 AM

i have heard that both will bolt up no prob. might as well get the 130 amp.

evo8ya · 01-17-2004, 11:22 AM

also when the truck is running the alternator is only showing a little over 12 volts..im so lost

evo8ya · 01-17-2004, 11:24 AM

just called advance again now there tellin me my alternator is 95 amp and the first availible 130 amp alt is for the 93..so im guessing 95 should be able to cover all my stuff

Billy177 · 01-17-2004, 04:56 PM

95 amp should be fine depending on your mods

are you sure the alternators are bad

metalhed · 01-17-2004, 05:16 PM

The first gen battery cables are prone to corrosion inside the shielding.

Could be as simple as running new cable from the alternator to the battery, and also from the battery to the ground point(s).

Brett · 01-17-2004, 10:54 PM

Check the fuse.

01-17-2004, 11:06 AM	#1
evo8ya Wannabe Elite Explorer pittsburgh 92 xlt Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	130amp or 95amp? quick question im in desperate need of getting my explorer back on the road,ive been through 2 alternators and 1 new battery in 3 days,and my battery light still is on and volts are low battery still wont hold charge from alternator..its a 92 xlt and im not sure what size alt advance auto gave me 95 or 130, if it is the 95 should i up it to the 130? and if thats not my problem does anyone have any ideas?? thanks a bunch guys

01-17-2004, 11:21 AM	#2
SiLenZe Wannabe Elite Explorer Milwaukee, WI '01 Sport Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 805 Vehicle Specs	i have heard that both will bolt up no prob. might as well get the 130 amp. __________________ -SiLenZe http://www.geocities.com/silenze99/

01-17-2004, 04:56 PM	#5
Billy177 Wannabe Elite Explorer Redding CT 99 Explorer XLT SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,902 Vehicle Specs	95 amp should be fine depending on your mods are you sure the alternators are bad __________________ 1999 4.0 Sohc XLT 4x4 3.55 31' BFG MT Mac Air Intake, High-Flow cats, Excalibrator Flowmaster 50 Series Cat-back,Rancho 5000's, TT + Shackles, 200 Amp Alternator, Autometer Gauges, 150 Watt Lights Detroit Locker in Rear

01-17-2004, 10:54 PM	#7
Brett Moderator Emeritus Littleton, CO 94 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 1999 Posts: 1,151 Vehicle Specs	Check the fuse. __________________ Brett 94 Explorer Sport 4.0L SOHC

01-17-2004, 11:22 AM	#3
evo8ya Wannabe Elite Explorer pittsburgh 92 xlt Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	also when the truck is running the alternator is only showing a little over 12 volts..im so lost

01-17-2004, 11:24 AM	#4
evo8ya Wannabe Elite Explorer pittsburgh 92 xlt Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	just called advance again now there tellin me my alternator is 95 amp and the first availible 130 amp alt is for the 93..so im guessing 95 should be able to cover all my stuff

01-17-2004, 05:16 PM	#6
metalhed Wannabe Elite Explorer lewisville, tx 91 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 326 Vehicle Specs	The first gen battery cables are prone to corrosion inside the shielding. Could be as simple as running new cable from the alternator to the battery, and also from the battery to the ground point(s).