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Posted by 2fstfru (Member # 453) on :
 
A friend of mine has an Alternator problem. His car caught on fire due to the alternator. I read this before and i dont remember. Does it have to do with the wires? How can this be fixed and not have this issue again?
 

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Posted by Joooestang66 (Member # 2828) on :
 
What kind of car is it? Is it an O.E., reman, or (high performance) aftermarket?
 

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Posted by 2fstfru (Member # 453) on :
 
its an 87 lx with no mass air. Stock alternator.
 

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Posted by 88gt (Member # 579) on :
 
Here's one way to fix it. http://www.racesystems.com/3gproj/index.htm
 

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Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
happened to me shortly after I bought my car, I just replaced the alternator and went to a one wire hook up powermaster and no porblems ever since
 

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Posted by Blu50Stang (Member # 489) on :
 

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Originally posted by 88gt:
Here's one way to fix it. http://www.racesystems.com/3gproj/index.htm

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I would recommend going this route or the powermaster 1 wire alternator route like DropTop and I did. If she goes with the 3g alternator like 88GT suggested, I would be sure to check the burnt wires with an ohm meter and replace them(they will probably need replacing).
 

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Posted by 2fstfru (Member # 453) on :
 
Thanks for the help guys.
 

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Posted by onesicknochback (Member # 3899) on :
 
buy a new car.....hahahaha jast playing
 

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