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1995 GEO TRACKER
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RFALEXANDER
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I have a 1995 Geo Tracker 4wd. I was wondering if a broken off alternator ground wire will short out the starter?
Feb 21, 2011 at 12:28 AM
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RASMATAZ
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The alternator ground wire will not short out the starter motor.
Feb 21, 2011 at 1:17 AM
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RFALEXANDER
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Thank you!
Feb 28, 2011 at 4:05 PM
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