broken alternator bolt

2001 ACURA MDX
300,000 MILES • 0.5L • V12 • 4WD
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KESHBOO
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My alternater bolt has broken 4 times and some vt4 warning light keeps coming on
Feb 16, 2014 at 7:59 PM
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HMAC300
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have alignment of belt checked and replace tensioner when you replace the belt.
Feb 17, 2014 at 7:11 AM
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HONDATECH1983
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Make sure the bracket that the alternator bolts to is not deformed or broken.
Mar 4, 2014 at 10:55 AM
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