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Old 09-16-2006, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Got_The_Benz View Post
Also, I suppose, while on the topic of WATER it's Raining HARD here, and when I'm driving, and I go thru ANY puddle I can hear my Alternator squealing. I know that's old belts...I can do that, along with most other things. BUT I've had some crippling battery charge issues since it's been raining.

With my alternator getting wet like that, if it's not charging while it's wet, is that a sign of a faulty alternator? can most "in tune" alternators withstand some water?
It usually isn't the fact of the alternator getting wet and not working, it is the belt slipping because it is wet, and the alt not turning enough to charge the battery.
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