2004 Questions for all other cars

2004 ALL OTHER MAKES ALL OTHER MODELS
31,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MARCJ1985
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how would i know if my alternator needs replacing or its just the belt that needs changing? dont really want to fork out for a new alternator if the problem is just the belt
May 5, 2008 at 5:15 AM
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ROB2008
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If you can I would take the alternator off and have a someone dive you to a auto parts store and they usually test it for free!!

-Rob
May 5, 2008 at 5:39 AM
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