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What happens if the alternator bearing is noisy?
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If the alternator bearing is noisy, it means that it is about to break and therefore compromise the operation of the entire system, as the battery may no longer receive the current recharge necessary for the electrical management of the vehicle.
Posted on: 16 September 2022 by ScegliAuto

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