Re: [DML] A new alternator problem! (And a radar detector install to boot)

["dmcman82" <srubano@xxxx>]

I just made the suggestion to replace the bulb (a good one in fact) 
as a preventive maintenance, they are 20 years old if they are 
original. We all suggest to do the same with the fuses, replace 
them even if they are not bad to avoid the overheating problem the 
fuse block has with dirty contacts on the fuse blades.

Also I don't believe the "no bulb" or "bad bulb syndrome" hampers 
the OEM alternators. If I'm wrong correct me here. I think it has to 
do with the way it's wired up AND the new regulators that are in the 
new alternators. They need that "sense" that the bulb sends to them. 
I don't think the original alternators regulator really cared about 
it.

Steve

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