Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2008 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data And Specifications (SDS): Alternator
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS - ALTERNATOR
| Type | A2TJ0281ZC | TG012C032 |
| MITSUBISHI | ||
| Nominal rating | 12 V - 110 A | |
| Ground polarity | Negative | |
| Minimum revolution under no-load (when 13.5 V is applied) | Less than 1,300 rpm | Less than 1,100 rpm |
| Hot output current (when 13.5 V is applied) | More than 27 A/1,300 rpm | More than 27 A/1,500 rpm |
| More than 95 A/2,500 rpm | More than 90 A/2,500 rpm | |
| More than 116 A/5,000 rpm | More than 112 A/5,000 rpm | |
| Regulated output voltage | 14.1 - 14.7 V | 14.2 - 14.6 V |
| Minimum length of brush | More than 5.00 mm (0.197 in) | 4.4 mm (0.173 in) |
| Brush spring pressure | 4.1 - 5.3 N (418 - 541 g, 14.8 - 19.1 oz) | 1.8 - 3.1 N (0.184 - 0.320 kg, 0.40 - 0.70 lbs) |
| Slip ring minimum outer diameter | More than 22.1 mm (0.870 in) | More than 12.0 mm (0.47 in) |
| Rotor (field coil) resistance | 1.8 - 2.2 Ξ© | 2.3 Ξ© |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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