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Old Aug 13, 2010
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alternator whine under load

02 civic, alternator started to whine under load only: With lights on, or AC on around 2-4 k RPM's
Stock radio, etc. I DO NOT hear it through radio, its coming from alternator.
Any ideas? worry about it, or let alone?
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Re: alternator whine under load

could be alternator bearing going out
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