Keep your battery topped up and your vehicle's electrical systems powered with the TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries) Alternator 11156. It drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications: the 2007-2009 Chevrolet Equinox, the 2007-2009 Pontiac Torrent, and the 2008-2010 Saturn Vue.
Driven by the engine's accessory belt, an alternator converts the engine's mechanical energy into electrical current, recharging the battery and running the vehicle's electrical loads while the engine is running. When a worn or failed alternator is the cause, this unit restores that charging function on the applications above.
- Job it does: Generates charging current to maintain battery state of charge and supply the vehicle's electrical demand.
- Signs this part MAY need replacing: A charging/battery warning light, dimming or flickering lights, a repeatedly dead or weak battery, or a whining/growling noise from the accessory drive.
- Fitment: Confirm your vehicle against the "Vehicles it fits" section before ordering.
Interchange: 104210-2160 · 1042102160 · 104210-5070 · 1042105070 · 104210-5420 · 1042105420 · 15826299 · 25862643 · 96673482
Manufacturer part number 11156.
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
104210-2160, 104210-5070, 104210-5420, 15826299, 25862643, 96673482
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this alternator do?
Driven by the engine's accessory belt, it converts mechanical energy into electrical current to recharge the battery and power the vehicle's electrical systems while the engine runs.
What vehicles does the 11156 fit?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2007-2009 Chevrolet Equinox, 2007-2009 Pontiac Torrent, and 2008-2010 Saturn Vue. Confirm your vehicle in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What are the signs my alternator may need replacing?
A charging or battery warning light, dimming or flickering lights, a repeatedly dead battery, or a whine from the accessory drive. Diagnose the cause before replacing.
What numbers does this part interchange with?
It cross-references 104210-2160, 104210-5070, 104210-5420, 15826299, 25862643, and 96673482.
Will replacing this alternator fix a dead battery?
If a failed alternator is the cause, replacing it restores charging. A dead battery can also stem from the battery, wiring, or a parasitic draw, so diagnose the cause first.
