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      Top 100 Alternator Repair Shops in Idaho (page #4)

      All Right Auto Repair

      All Right Auto Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Plantation TuneTech Automotive Center

      Plantation TuneTech Automotive Center

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Mike's Boise Clutch & Automotive

      Mike's Boise Clutch & Automotive

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Fr 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Sun Valley Auto Club

      Sun Valley Auto Club

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Giesler's Auto Repair

      Giesler's Auto Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Garry's Automotive

      Garry's Automotive

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Luper Automotive

      Luper Automotive

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Long Arm Mechanics

      Long Arm Mechanics

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Sayer Nissan Service

      Sayer Nissan Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      All Tech Auto Repair

      All Tech Auto Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Dowdy's Automotive

      Dowdy's Automotive

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Hailey Auto Clinic

      Hailey Auto Clinic

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      LTS Motors

      LTS Motors

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Danny's Point S

      Danny's Point S

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Lloyd's Tire & Automotive

      Lloyd's Tire & Automotive

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      A-1 Radiator & Muffler Auto Service

      A-1 Radiator & Muffler Auto Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Ford Service & Parts- Tadd Jenkins Ford

      Ford Service & Parts- Tadd Jenkins Ford

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Powertech Diesel

      Powertech Diesel

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Fr 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Nampa Total Car Care

      Nampa Total Car Care

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed

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      Symptoms of a bad alternator

      A bad alternator can take a toll on your vehicle’s electrical system, affecting the dashboard, lights, multimedia, AC, etc. This is because the alternator is one of the "pulsing hearts" of your vehicle's electrical and charging systems, acting as a power supply to many components. If you suspect an alternator issue in your car, read our checklist below to try and find similar symptoms to yours.

      1. Dim or Flickering Headlights

      A failing alternator struggles to provide consistent electrical power, causing headlights to dim or flicker.

      2. Battery Warning Light

      The vehicle’s dashboard illuminates the battery icon when the alternator fails to charge the battery adequately.

      3. Dead Battery

      A bad alternator fails to recharge the battery, eventually leaving it drained and unable to start the car.

      4. Electrical Failures

      Insufficient power output from the alternator can cause issues like malfunctioning power windows, radio, or dashboard lights.

      5. Strange Noises (Whining or Grinding)

      Worn bearings inside the alternator or a loose serpentine belt can create whining or grinding sounds near the engine.

      6. Burning Rubber or Electrical Smell

      Overheating in the alternator or a slipping belt can cause a distinct burning smell.

      7. Car Stalls or Struggles to Start

      A failing alternator can't supply enough power to keep the engine running or to start the car reliably.

      8. Dim Interior or Dashboard Lights

      A bad alternator reduces electrical power to the vehicle’s interior lighting and dashboard displays.

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