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Old 12-29-2025, 11:14 AM   #9
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Default Re: Alternator Failure

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Originally Posted by rfitzpatrick View Post
Now can an alternator repairman determine -- by inspection mine - what caused failure? Thanks
By disassembling and examining/testing all the components the failure can be isolated and then repaired and/or part(s) replaced. But, what caused it is another story, possibly a poor quality part, possibly an external cause.
As other's have said there may be a problem w/the car's wiring.
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