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Old 11-26-2008, 11:22 AM
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I just change my alternator and belt last week and the battery is less than a year. When the engine is warm and the headlights are on, the in dash volt meter drops to almost nothing when the radiator fan comes on. I don't have the cash to take ie to a shop and am tired of having to rev the rpm's at every stop light. any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Old 12-01-2008, 03:27 PM
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check the water level in the battery if u can, check for corrosion
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Old 12-01-2008, 05:21 PM
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could be a bum alternator. Expecially if its from autozone/advanced/etc. Ive gone through 3 before on my buddies car before we got a good one.
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Old 12-02-2008, 11:00 AM
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thank you both! BAD alt and battery
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