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Old 01-12-2005, 08:12 PM
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Default normal for alternators (NG engine) to stop charge during heavy rain/puddles?
my (2nd replacement) ultranator spazzed out today when i drove on highway in heavy rain. saw the 3 dim lights fire up surrounding the anti-lock light.

went back to normal in city driving after couple blocks to dry off the car.

also sounds like metal screetching from the alternator when wet or cold... I hope Avi doesn't reuse bearings...
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Old 01-12-2005, 08:16 PM
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When my Ignition switch broke the alternator screamed like a squealing belt. Very loud! Anyway the car was turning on the but the alternator wasnt turning over or something like that.
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Old 01-12-2005, 08:28 PM
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I've heard mixed things about the ultranator alts....
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Default i had to exchange 1 because of the same symptoms couple months ago
last one i had bearings were unbearable loud and had cracked components

and charge was only 13v
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wet belt???
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Second. The belt is slipping. Tighten it.
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