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Can an overtightened alternator belt break?
Yes, and it can break and for sure will wear out the bearings in the alternator.
What would cause no output from an alternator on an 88 monty Carlo besides the alternator itself?
The positive cable between the alternator and the battery has an open circuit or break. There also is a set of wires that plug into the alternator that turns it on when the car is running. Wiring problems here can cause a alternator not to charge on the vehicle but works fine on a test stand. Some cars the alternator light in the dash causes the alternator to kick in when the engine is started. A burned out light in the dash causes the alternator not to charge.
What causes your alternator not to charge?
A bad belt, a bad regulator in the alternator or bad brushes in the alternator.
What causes alternator failure?
Bearings can fail or a diode can burn out. Age is the enemy of an alternator.
What causes alternator not to charge battery?
Defective alternator or internal voltage regulator is bad.
How do you remove alternator in a 2000 Ford Expedition?
What causes the generator to burn out after replacing the alternator
What causes the alternator to not charge batterie?
Defective alternator or internal voltage regulator is bad.
What causes the alternator light to come on?
It usually means that the alternator isn't charging properly.
How do alternator belts break?
Worn, loose, or dry rotted. They just break with age.
What causes the alternator to stop working?
How to Tell If Your Car Alternator Is Bad Check related link below…
What causes the battery light to stay on and whining noise near the alternator?
Alternator is defective and needs replacing.
What causes a loud whining noise when accelerating?
It is the alternator....
