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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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Alternator Clicks?
Ever since day one its sounded like my alternator was making a clicking sound. Well today i took off my belt to replace it. i bumped the alternator fan with my shoulder and it clicked. So then i turned it with my fingers and it clicked when it was spun. Is this the sign of a bad alternator? Thanks guys.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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Re: Alternator Clicks?
Sounds like maybe a bad bearing inside.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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Re: Alternator Clicks?
what he said..if its the OEM one, it wont hurt to just replace it
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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Re: Alternator Clicks?
Bearing, or your stator could be worn out causing a bad connection in a spot.
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