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Re: Alternator wire broke off, killed battery? [+]
Posted by Berle (more from Berle) on Thu, 26 Feb 2004 17:46:21
In Reply to: Alternator wire broke off, killed battery? [+], Ros, Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:56:00
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Yes, you are correct. If that wire is not connected, the battery/alt bulb on the dash will not light up when turning on the ignition - therefore the alternator will not charge the battery.
If the alternator is shaking badly enough to rip the wire loose, your indie Saab mechanic should've replaced the bushings holding the alternator, which would've gotten rid of the vibrations.
In order to replace the bushings, you have to remove the alternator again ($$$).
This sounds VERY fishy to me... Worn alternator bushings are a well-known C900 malady - most people on this forum replace them while the alternator is out because removing the alternator is a PITA, and the bushings are very cheap.
I'd repectfully suggest finding a different mechanic.
Berle
1987 SPG 209k
1985 900T 256k
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