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: alternator problem


smokin 406
Sep 16th, 03, 9:31 PM
My alternator is a one wire. is it possible for it to start grounding out. I am getting a spark from the case when i touch the alternator to the mounting brackett.Volt meter in dash is sporatic on it's reading. Please reply.

Peter F.
Sep 16th, 03, 10:41 PM
You've got the 1-wire connected and when you touch the case it sparks?? That sounds like a bad alternator to me. The thing should be dead unless it's charging. Are you also having battery drain problems?

Peter