Are alternators interchangeable?

Asked by Guru9968PZ Oct 18, 2020 at 03:54 PM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Can I take an alternator from a 2004 Honda Accord
and use it in my 2008 Honda Accord?

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Do an alternator search on a parts store website for both vehicles and see if the part numbers match.

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No, you would need to find another Alternator from a 2008 to 2012 Accord and the correct Amp rating. There was three different amp rated alternators used between the 2.4L and 3.5L engine.

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