1995 Cadillac SLS help!

Tiny
C_GOMEZ
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  • 1995 CADILLAC SLS
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 148,000 MILES
Have a 95 Cadillac Seville. I have had it since October. I have replaced the alternator 3 times. What could be causing it to go through alternators so frequently and how can I fix the problem.
Thursday, June 11th, 2015 AT 4:53 PM

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Tiny
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This is a real common problem on GM vehicles since they redesigned their generators for the '87 model year. Due to the design, they produce large voltage spikes that can damage the internal diodes, voltage regulator, and interfere with computer sensor signals. The battery is the key component in damping and absorbing those spikes, but as they age and the lead flakes off the plates, they lose their ability to do that. It is real common to go through four to six replacement generators in the life of a GM vehicle, but to reduce the number of repeat failures, replace the battery at the same time, unless it is less than about two years old.
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Thursday, June 11th, 2015 AT 11:19 PM

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