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      Top 100 Alternator Repair Shops in Iowa (page #2)

      Quality Car Care

      Quality Car Care

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      FICMrepair.com

      FICMrepair.com

      4.9
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      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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      Lund Motors

      Lund Motors

      4.9
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      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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      Iowa Mufflers & Brake

      Iowa Mufflers & Brake

      4.9
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      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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      Atherton Automotive Service Center

      Atherton Automotive Service Center

      4.9
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      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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      Campus Garage

      Campus Garage

      4.9
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      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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      Tandem Tire & Auto Service

      Tandem Tire & Auto Service

      4.9
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      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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      Harapat Auto Service

      Harapat Auto Service

      4.9
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      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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      Maxwell Auto

      Maxwell Auto

      4.9
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      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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      Livingston's Automotive

      Livingston's Automotive

      4.9
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      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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      Brakes Plus

      Brakes Plus

      4.9
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      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Pella Car Care

      Pella Car Care

      4.9
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      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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      Mack's Automotive

      Mack's Automotive

      4.9
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      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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      Dodge St. Tire & Auto

      Dodge St. Tire & Auto

      4.9
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      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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      My Mobile Mechanic

      My Mobile Mechanic

      4.9
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      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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      Su 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
      Iowa City Tire and Service

      Iowa City Tire and Service

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      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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      Ace Body & Motor

      Ace Body & Motor

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      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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      O.T.R. Tire Sales, Service & Repair, Inc

      O.T.R. Tire Sales, Service & Repair, Inc

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      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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      The Shop

      The Shop

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      My mechanic services

      My mechanic services

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      Th-Su 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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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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