 alternator, help? |
 Aug 8, 2010 - 11:39 AM
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so i needed a new alternator, so i bought one, put it in, made sure everythign was plgged in and was tight, and drove it. after like 20 min of driving i saw smoke comming from the hood and the positive output on the alternator, had a small flame on it. any ideas? never heard of this happeneind.
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Aug 8, 2010 - 4:36 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
Bring it back lol. This sort of happened to me, but idk if it is the same principals. I have a HO alt (250amp) and you cant charge a dead battery with it (like if you try to jump my car) or it will overheat, and smoke just like you were saying. I had to send mine in to get fixed, but maybe yours overheated as well? I dont think its common..if at all possible with a normal alternator? but just bring it back and be like I need a trade!
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Zeroman alternator Aug 8, 2010 - 11:39 AM
mkernz22 When you bought it did you make sure you got the r... Aug 8, 2010 - 12:14 PM
Zeroman QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Aug 8, 2010 - 1:14... Aug 8, 2010 - 8:03 PM mgnt232 man i hate that! if i didnt need my old one (i... Aug 8, 2010 - 10:21 PM |
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