2003 civic

2003 HONDA CIVIC
80 MILES • 4 CYL
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CHRISTOPHER ELMORE
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2003 civic which has done through 3 alternators in 6 months. I have put about 14k miles on during this time and it is winter. Mechanic says the alternator is in a bad location causing this problem. Could there be an underlying problem or does this sound legit.
Mar 23, 2011 at 2:57 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Could just be cheap alternator's where are they being bought?What brand are they?
Mar 23, 2011 at 3:01 PM
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CHRISTOPHER ELMORE
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they are refurbs
Mar 23, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Where are they coming from?
Mar 23, 2011 at 3:35 PM
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