
It’s the labor that makes the job expensive. Most of the time, when replacing an alternator, the alternator itself is relatively affordable. Symptoms of a Bad Alternator: Nissan Murano You’ll have probably heard it squeal when you start the engine. If it’s been slipping a lot it’ll have a glossy shine to it. It’s worth noting that a bad serpentine belt can cause the alternator to stop charging effectively. The battery stores enough voltage to be able to start the engine without the assistance of an alternator. The alternator’s job in your Murano is to provide electricity as it is running. We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy).

Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way. A bad alternator can leave your Nissan Murano without power and unable to move.
