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Starting troubles; Alternator? 700

posted by  mapleleafer on  Sun Apr 23 04:45 CST 2006
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If the brushes were so worn that you had no charging then the first indication would be no BAT (and other warning lights) when the key is in II position before starting the engine. Those lights will flicker on while driving as the brushes become intermittant before complete loss of contact.

If you are certain that the warning light worked before the repair; I'd bet that you moved or removed the alternator to replace the brushes, as opposed to leaving it mounted, and then tightened the belt when you were done. In other words, your no-charge trouble (if the lights worked beforehand) was actually just a slipping belt.






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