Did I break my alternator???
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Did I break my alternator???
I was taking off my raptor wiring harness for the second time and didn't disconnect the batteries, well I accidently hit the wrench from the red positive wire on the alternator to some type of metal and it sparked. Does this mean my alternator is shot? On the way home my lights kept getting dimmer, and now it won't even turn over because the batteries are DEAD. Is there anything else it could be? Would it be easier to replace it or try and rebuild it? Any help would be great. Thanks
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I was taking off my raptor wiring harness for the second time and didn't disconnect the batteries, well I accidently hit the wrench from the red positive wire on the alternator to some type of metal and it sparked. Does this mean my alternator is shot? On the way home my lights kept getting dimmer, and now it won't even turn over because the batteries are DEAD. Is there anything else it could be? Would it be easier to replace it or try and rebuild it? Any help would be great. Thanks
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Well I hope it's the fuse, I pulled the cover off the fuse and the metal piece that connects both sides fell out.... So I'm hoping thats all it is. Do you remember how much the fuse cost? Being a dealer only item it will probably be ridiculous.
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Well I had power until my batteries died and now I have nothing. I remember when it grounded I heard something pop and it came from towards the fuse box. Geesh after $30 for a fuse I really hope it works.
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Just went out and checked fuse #2 which is for the batteries and it looks good. I think I will just go to the dealer tomorrow and get fuse #1. $30 is better than $175, so maybe I will be lucky. Is it possible it blew the fuse and the alternator?
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