Alternator problems 2002 mercury sable

2002 MERCURY SABLE
90 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MRFIXIT1170
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I keep going through alternators on my 2002 mercury sable..I just replaced battery and alternator 2 days later the battery is flat dead and the alternator is bad. What is the pin out on the 3 pin electrical plug on the alternator?
May 25, 2011 at 10:49 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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You probably just need to buy better quality parts. There is too much Chinese made junk out there.
May 25, 2011 at 11:14 PM
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What kind of reply is that? Does this count as being answered? and by an expert to boot.....When I get a better option other than AutoZone, O'Reilly's or Napa I'll be sure to ask where the parts are made....cause everything these three carry are from Mexico....
May 26, 2011 at 5:06 AM
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You really thing so, huh?
May 26, 2011 at 10:54 AM
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I have seen NUMEROUS situations of multiple component failures that were eventually resolved by changing brand of the parts. This is especially critical with remanufactured components.
May 26, 2011 at 11:11 AM
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