Alternator

2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
205,255 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CANDICE BRANSFORD
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Does my car have a fuse or relay for the alternator?
Feb 1, 2019 at 2:52 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Yes, there is a fusible link down at the starter that feeds power to the back of the Alternator.

You need to check for power to the heavy red wire.

Roy

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