2002 Kia Spectra Alternator lockup

90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FCINTRON
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The alternator on this car started lockup to the point that the belt broke twice. Now that I replaced the alternator with a new one, it seems that this one wants to do the same thing specially went the engine iscold. After you let the engine warn up for a few minutes, everithing goes back to normal. What can be causing this problem?
Apr 5, 2009 at 3:08 PM
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DAVE H
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check the other pulley's are aligned and free and not causing the belt to lock up !!
Apr 7, 2009 at 10:15 AM
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