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      Top 87 Alternator Repair Shops in Santee, CA (page #2)

      East County Lube Center

      East County Lube Center

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Wintergardens Smog & Tune

      Wintergardens Smog & Tune

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Supreme Auto Repair

      Supreme Auto Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      The Auto Center of El Cajon

      The Auto Center of El Cajon

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Auto Tech Automotive Repair

      Auto Tech Automotive Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Import Auto Service

      Import Auto Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Woodside Automotive

      Woodside Automotive

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care

      AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      C Rose Auto Service

      C Rose Auto Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Trust Auto Repair/Smogs El Cajon

      Trust Auto Repair/Smogs El Cajon

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      SD Auto Repair & Body

      SD Auto Repair & Body

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      In-Line Auto Repair & Alignment

      In-Line Auto Repair & Alignment

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Aero Auto Repair San Carlos

      Aero Auto Repair San Carlos

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Valvoline Instant Oil Change

      Valvoline Instant Oil Change

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Legacy Auto Care & Tires

      Legacy Auto Care & Tires

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      West El Cajon Automotive & Transmission

      West El Cajon Automotive & Transmission

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Honest-1 Auto Care

      Honest-1 Auto Care

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Select German Car Service

      Select German Car Service

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Services

      Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Services

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Allman Family Auto

      Allman Family Auto

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:30 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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