When replacing the alternator on 1986 Merc Lynx, do you need to replace solenoid at the same time?
Thursday, January 5th, 2006 AT 6:24 PM
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SMOKINFLOYD4.3
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No, the solenoid is for starting
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Thursday, January 5th, 2006 AT 6:25 PM
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Thanx smokinfloyd. I was told by a mechanic that you always needed to replace the solenoid-by the battery not the firewall everytime I replaced the alternator.
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Thursday, January 5th, 2006 AT 6:34 PM
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Well its not neccesary, even though the solenoid is only like 10 bucks