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      Top 87 Alternator Repair Shops in Santee, CA (page #4)

      Andy's muffler service

      Andy's muffler service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Miramar Automotive & Transmission

      Miramar Automotive & Transmission

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Ken's Auto Center

      Ken's Auto Center

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      DCH Honda of Mission Valley Service Center

      DCH Honda of Mission Valley Service Center

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      The Truck Shop: Toyota/Lexus/Scion

      The Truck Shop: Toyota/Lexus/Scion

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
      Fr-Su Closed
      CarTune Independent Service

      CarTune Independent Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Petro Auto Care "Your Dealership Alternative"

      Petro Auto Care "Your Dealership Alternative"

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      FTS Auto - Help Your Car Last Longer

      FTS Auto - Help Your Car Last Longer

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Tu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      We-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Clarence Brown Alignment

      Clarence Brown Alignment

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

      Summit Automotive

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      TN Auto Repair

      TN Auto Repair

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Rancho Auto Service

      Rancho Auto Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      PURE Motorsport

      PURE Motorsport

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Fr 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Henry's Auto Repair

      Henry's Auto Repair

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Performance Specialties

      Performance Specialties

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      West Kearny Mesa Automotive & Transmission

      West Kearny Mesa Automotive & Transmission

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Big O Tires

      Big O Tires

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Evans Tire

      Evans Tire

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
      Su Closed
      Lee's Auto Repair

      Lee's Auto Repair

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 1:00 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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