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Alternator 72 142E 140-160

posted by  volvorelix on  Tue May 24 14:20 CST 2011
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Regardless of the brand of alternator, your symptom indicates that the alternator is being forced to self-excite. A burned out amp light or disconnected (or broken) exciter wire will cause this (as will an internal failure within the alternator, though I'd check the light and wire first).

Best,

Cameron
Rose City






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New Alternator 72 142E [140-160]
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