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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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Alternator reading

What does "Alternator reading at border line" mean?
Its on my invocie from mazda service.(Battery change)
I didn't notice that until i got home and its too late to call them.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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Alternator creates the power for your electrical system and to keep the battery charged. It has to supply enough voltage and current to do the job. I would take the note to mean that your alternator is within specs, but just barely.

Are you using an undersize pulley, by any chance?
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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Nope.
I hope it's covered by warranty...
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