1996 Saturn SC1 Alternator Not Charging

1996 SATURN
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ANTONIO505
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i have a problem with my saturn it runs like a champ. but the altenator wont charge my battery i replaced it. had it checked its good the battery is good checked also. fuse is good what could it be the battery light comes on and car will eventually die. this is the 3rd time i done the altenator i am at the end of my rope. any help please asap.
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May 14, 2006 at 5:51 PM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Where did you get the alternator?
Why 3 times?
Did you check both fuses in both fuse boxes?
How about the battery cables, connections and such? Are the wires connected properly (Alt to starter)?
Did you keep the alternator output stud from rotating when you hooked up the wires?

Good luck and lety us know. :)
May 15, 2006 at 9:02 AM
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ANTONIO505
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I will check it out for sure i did check the wires and the seem to be fine but you never know.. where would those fuses be located exactly? think it would be a good i idea to replace the two battery cables just in case.. the nut behind the alt i think its good but i will check again. what else could it be if its none of these things. thanks again. got the altenator at autozone they tested it said it was good after i put it on the first time. the battery to i cant figure what could be causing this.

antonio
May 15, 2006 at 5:42 PM
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Suggested Repair

Check both fuses in both fuse boxes, battery cables and connections, and the alternator-to-starter wiring. Confirm the alternator output stud did not rotate when the output wire was tightened. The alternator and battery were already tested and reported good.

Conversation Summary

A 1996 Saturn SC1 runs well but the alternator does not charge the battery, the battery light comes on, and the car eventually dies. The owner replaced the alternator three times, had AutoZone test it as good, and also checked the battery and a fuse. The expert advised checking both fuses in both fuse boxes, battery cables and connections, alternator-to-starter wiring, and whether the alternator output stud rotated while the wires were connected. No confirmed fix was reported.

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