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Put new alternator on getting fire to charge light when switch is on bulb is good but want come on fuses good new battery buy want put fire back in battery when running

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You may need to go back and get another alternator cause this one sounds as if it has a bad voltage regulator in it also give these websites a try www.autozone.com and www.alldatadiy.com also checkout your drivebelt if the car has over 40,000 miles on it you may want to change it also wish you the best of luck Michigan Man.

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