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      Top 68 Alternator Repair Shops in Pittsburgh, PA (page #4)

      Meineke Car Care Center

      Meineke Car Care Center

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Flynn's Tire & Auto Service - Penn Hills

      Flynn's Tire & Auto Service - Penn Hills

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Eddie's Garage/Inspection

      Eddie's Garage/Inspection

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Tao's Auto Service

      Tao's Auto Service

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Mr. Tire Auto Service Centers

      Mr. Tire Auto Service Centers

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Protech Auto Group, Inc Bellevue

      Protech Auto Group, Inc Bellevue

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Tyke's Auto Service

      Tyke's Auto Service

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
      Su 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Meineke Car Care Center

      Meineke Car Care Center

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      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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