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Mitsubishi
Lancer
Electrical
Alternator
Not Charging
2003 lancer
2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER
4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
DAKOTA0984
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I have 2003 lancer put 2 new alternator on it .The belt is not loose NEW BELT. AT 1 RPM ALTERNATOR READS 12 AT 3RPM ITS FINE 14 .NOT CHARGING.HELP
Dec 11, 2010 at 3:13 PM
KHLOW2008
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If you have any abnormal squeaking noise, check the harmonic damper on crankshaft pulley ( if equipped).
If the alternators are reman, I would not discount the possibility of them being bad.
When you have 12 volts at idle, the charging is too low, it should read at least 13 volts.
Dec 11, 2010 at 11:41 PM
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