Alternator

Tiny
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE
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I have replaced my vans alternator just went again for the second time in seven months. I will be replacing it again this week and was wondering why this keeps happening and if there is anything I can do to stop it from happening? It makes me believe that there is a wiring issue but I don't know which wire would be the issue. Can you please give me some ideas?
Sunday, April 21st, 2013 AT 10:27 AM

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Tiny
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Are you sure you put the correct alt on this? It has 2 different amp readings and if you used the lowest, it will burn out.

Assuming you have warranty on this as it is under a year, see if you can upgrade

Roy
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Sunday, April 21st, 2013 AT 10:39 AM
Tiny
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Can you tell me the bigger size! I was just told that yes it was the smaller amp'd one and i'm going to look for the bigger one but I need to know the amp size!
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Sunday, April 21st, 2013 AT 11:09 AM

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