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1988 Pontiac Firebird alternator goes bad

Tiny
SEXONFIRE14
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  • 1988 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 88,000 MILES
I have replaced my alternator 3 times in two months.
Its a rebuilt from auto zone. My car runs fine for a couple
Days and then it just stops working. Had the alternator tested and its bad. Could it b the battery? When I bought the car it hadnt been moved for about ten years. Its an 88 trans am. With 88k miles. Thanks.
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Saturday, September 12th, 2009 AT 4:20 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Get the battery load tested if okay could be a wiring problem, charge indicator-see below


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_charge1_2.jpg

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Saturday, September 12th, 2009 AT 4:29 PM

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