Alternator blowing up!!!

2003 INFINITI G35
240 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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ALEXL08
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I have an infinity g35 2003. The car wouldn't start anymore because of a drained battery. I changed the battery and alternator twice! and after 6 hours of use, alternator blew up. would it be a short somewhere causing that? Please help!
Mar 3, 2016 at 9:58 PM
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HMAC300
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Yes most likely, unless it was an old battery and was sulfated. The alternator should be protected by a fusible link.
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Mar 4, 2016 at 7:09 AM
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ALEXL08
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i tested the battery voltage and its good
Mar 7, 2016 at 8:17 PM