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Old 03-10-2006, 04:13 AM
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Re: 95 metro squeeling alternator.

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i have had a shop put 4 different alternators on my geo. it has the 1.0 litre in it. with 160,000. no problems until it the belt (so i thought) started squeeling. apparently it was the alternator. no luck it will last about 30 miles then it will squeel. at times it stops and the lights will brighten up. i have tried 2 different brands of alternators. i have even put in a new battery. i have put on 4 new belts! i dont have any electrical mods to my car. friends tell me the car is putting such a strain on the car at times, thus the squeeling alternator? it squeels whether the radio or heater or lights are on or off. it makes no difference. any help? thanks
FOUND PROBLEM. My car was made in Canada. The VIN starts with a 2 others start with a J. Apparently cars VIN that start with a 2 and have a 1.0 litre engine, take a mitsubishi alternator. others take a nipenzo, ipenezo??????
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