For those who really want to dig deep and have proper lifts, the alternators in these cars have brushes that will wear out over time and those brushes can be replaced very cheaply... way cheaper than buying a new or refurbished alternator. The alternator is generally just fine but the brushes wore down. I watched a couple of videos on Youtube about brush replacement in these alternators and it is pretty easy... If ya can get the car up and get the alternator out safely. A new brush kit is cheap, a new alternator is $.