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Tiny
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  • 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON
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  • 2WD
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  • 169 MILES
I just got a new used alternator because my other one was junk and wasnt charging at all. I put the alternator I just got, in, and it still isnt charging. Is there anything else that could cause this to happen other then a junk alternator? Or did the junk yard sell me a literal peice of junk?
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 AT 2:33 PM

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Tiny
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Check for power at the main terminal of the alternator with the key OFF. If you have no power there, then you have a main fuse blown between the alternator and the battery.
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 AT 2:47 PM
Tiny
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Even if with the car running I disconnect the positive battery cable and my car dies? Wouldn't my alternator keep it running?
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 AT 3:02 PM
Tiny
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DO NOT ever do that unless you are ready to replace every computer in the car.
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 AT 3:04 PM

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