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Old 02-21-2010, 08:01 PM
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okay so the wire that connects to the top of my alternator in my 2000 ss camaro broke off... i need a new one.. will this little snap on connection prevent my car from charging at all ... just a quick question .. noob here!!
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It should still charge some without the field/exciter wire, but charging will be noticeably reduced. I would fix that ASAP.
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well mine doesnt hold a charge for nothing... i turn it on and it turns off the.. the guages dim out and the car shuts off after about 45 secons of it being on ..




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