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1997 Oldsmobile Achieva alternator

Tiny
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  • 1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 221,000 MILES
I replaced my ignition switch and my starter. As I was replacing my starter, I discovered a burned wire on my battery terminal on the back of my alternator. As I tried to replace it, the complete bolt came out of the back of the alternator. I re-inserted it, and reattach the power wire. Now, when I started, it will run for a few seconds and die. CouId I have damaged my alternator? Would that cause my symptoms? Please help
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Saturday, October 25th, 2014 AT 4:41 PM

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Tiny
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Is the battery light coming on? Is the check engine light on? What wire was it that you replaced? When you say the bolt came out, was it just a bolt that you could rethread back into the rear of the alternator and what wire was attached to it?
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Saturday, October 25th, 2014 AT 8:42 PM
Tiny
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It's a wire that leads to the starter. And I just rethreaded it back into the alternator. There didn't seem to be anything attached to it. I also had replaced my ignition switch in the column and I have it just hanging there and using a screwdriver to activate the switch. I wanted to check that it was working before I put it all back together. But it turns over and starts but just dies after a few seconds.
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Sunday, October 26th, 2014 AT 7:58 AM
Tiny
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The battery light is not on. I never had any trouble until I replaced my ignition switch and messed with that wire.
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Sunday, October 26th, 2014 AT 8:04 AM
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Does this vehicle have a security system? As far as the alt, I don't think that has anything to do with it.
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Sunday, October 26th, 2014 AT 7:31 PM
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Yes it has SECURITY on it. But it starts and runs for a few seconds. Does he steering column have to be completly together for it to stay running?
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Monday, October 27th, 2014 AT 6:56 AM
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Everything needs connected.
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Monday, October 27th, 2014 AT 8:43 AM

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