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Re: Yep it's the alternator again Posted by Gordon [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Yep it's the alternator again, George in Ottawa, Thu, 3 Oct 2002 01:17:34 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Good Day,
I just lost my alternator on my 96 900SET (101,000 miles) Earlier in the week, hard rain and I hit a puddle and got the master caution light. After sitting over night, it was fine. Later in the week drove the car to Key West and once again large rain and big puddles. Hit a deep puddle and I got the master caution again. Bought a new battery and drove 3 hours to get the car out of the Keys to save on the tow truck bill. Batteries are cheap compared to tow trucks.
While trying to rebuild the alternator, I found the rectifier was out, but after replacing and checking the stator, I found once assembled the stator would internally ground out. Of course I could not find another stator so I had to buy a new alternator.
My guess is water over time is the problem. It allows corrosion of the stator and grounds out over time, which then eats the rectifier (voltage regulator).
I know now I will pay more attention to insure the splash gurads are in good shape and installed correctly.
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