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What if the alternator fails?
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The alternator performs the essential task of charging the battery and powering the vehicle's electrical system. A failed alternator can cause the battery to deplete its reserve power to the point where you will no longer be able to start it.
Posted on: 29 November 2022 by ScegliAuto

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