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1996 Saturn SL2 Alternator

Tiny
RJSTARK
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  • 1996 SATURN SL2
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
After disconnecting, then reconnecting the battery, I drive the car approximately 5-10 miles and the battery light comes on. The alternator is tested and the alternator is not charging. When I disconnect the battery again and reconnect it, the battery light goes off and the alternator now charges. That lasts for another 5-10 miles and the process is repeated all over again. All the wiring was checked including the fusible link and the battery is brand new.
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 AT 2:37 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Check fuses there's 4 0f them that has to do with the alternator-

2 in the underhood junction block, ign fuse no.4 30amp and ign fuse no.3 30amp

2 in the I/P junction block ign fuse no.1 10amp and ign fuse no.3 7.5amp

Double check all wirng connections
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