PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan Alternator replacement Cost
1994–1999 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$317–$3.3k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.5–4.5h
At a typical garage
The alternator charges the battery and powers the electrical system while the engine is running. Warning signs include a battery warning light, dimming headlights, or a car that won't start after short trips. PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan alternator replacement typically costs $317–$3323 at an independent garage.
Typical parts included
- Alternator
- Alternator voltage regulator
What affects the price
- OEM vs remanufactured alternator unit
- Output amperage (higher on models with heavy electrical loads)
- Accessibility in the engine bay—some require partial disassembly
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Alternator replacement on a PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan, this is typically needed typically every 80,000–150,000 miles; replacement is usually on failure rather than a set schedule.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$340–$587
- ABS sensor replacement$140–$242
- ABS system bleeding$112–$193
- AC compressor clutch replacement$280–$483
- AC compressor replacement$300–$518
Alternator replacement cost on similar cars
- OPEL Astra 5 Doors$240–$414
- VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors$240–$414
- MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse$240–$414
- RENAULT Megane 5 Doors$240–$414
- FORD Focus 5 Doors$240–$414
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