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Wicked☣Rebel Nov 16, 2011

I've gone through 3 alternators in the last two days I've put two new ones in and both never worked. I've had all three tested and the original on one failed the first out of 3 test and the second two both failed the regulator test. Does anyone know whether or not there could be a short somewhere that can cause the alternator to go bad?(I drive a 2004 Mazda 3s 2.3 liter)
TDi Nov 16, 2011

Search the Mazda forums, I'm sure the owners club will have more valuable information.
Brown🎵Note Nov 16, 2011

Bad battery, or ground connection loose can cause rapid alternator destruction.

One time, metal shavings were slowly spitting into the alternator in one of my old cars causing it to fail. Water pump did it.
PSALM40 Nov 16, 2011

bye🎵 wrote:
Bad battery, or ground connection loose can cause rapid alternator destruction.

One time, metal shavings were slowly spitting into the alternator in one of my old cars causing it to fail. Water pump did it.

This 👆. Also make sure the battery wires are not loose. Clean around the posts of the battery to rule out a bad battery.
Johnny Cage Nov 16, 2011

It could be the sprockets
nitrous Nov 16, 2011

Quick question anybody know how to make the amount of money u get every hour go up cause it's in the negatives
Wicked☣Rebel Nov 16, 2011

bye🎵 wrote:
Bad battery, or ground connection loose can cause rapid alternator destruction.

One time, metal shavings were slowly spitting into the alternator in one of my old cars causing it to fail. Water pump did it.

I got a brand new battery to go with the new alternator.. I just got the 4th alternator today.. I work at car dealerships so depending on the outcome of tonight I'll have them check all my wires and see if everything is good or not
ℳℝՏ Ҝⅈʟʟعℝ ₲ Nov 17, 2011

Firstly check the battery, you can have it tested at the auto electrician. While you're there get them to check the wiring. Have you been replacing it with a new alternator? Is it a cheap aftermarket brand? I would go either factory brand new or reconditioned OEM.
Wicked☣Rebel Nov 17, 2011

After trying the 3rd new alternator it finally worked.. All voltage n amps are reading correctly thankfully
I see YOU soon Nov 19, 2011

Presumably ur changing the xam belt with thise alternators, it may also have a prwrensioner
I see YOU soon Nov 19, 2011

Above post continued the pre-tensioner Might need tightening and tge cam velt could be slipping, doubt it a short on such a young car, kinda. Check all fuses are correct amp, and theres no bulbs blowing often, probably the cam belt tho ...
☢PεtεΤhεβrαvε☢ Nov 19, 2011

❕❕nitrous❕❕💪🚬💵🔫 wrote:
Quick question anybody know how to make the amount of money u get every hour go up cause it's in the negatives

Sell your upkeep weapons.
brain stomper Nov 19, 2011

Make sure the flux capacitor isnt broken before you do anything else