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Dangers of driving with overcharging alternator?

 
Tminer Tminer
Administrator | Posts: 257 | Joined: 02/05
Posted: 02/21/07
11:23 AM

Hello, I have a 1995 Lincoln Mark VII with just over 100k miles.  My car started acting up a week or two ago and I had it checked by a shop where they determined my alternator was overcharging.

I don't have access to another vehicle at the moment so I need to drive to and from work until I can borrow a different vehicle.

My question is, what kind of permenant damage can I do to the car, and is there any immediate danger to driving it besides losing electrical components such as the a/c cruise control etc.

Thanks for any help.  
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nickb2 nickb2
Guru | Posts: 816 | Joined: 08/06
Posted: 02/21/07
06:26 PM

yes it can cause damage to your battery and sensitive components such as PCMs...

Nick
ASE Master Auto Technician, L1  
ASE Master Auto Technician, L1, ASE Certified Service Consultant, ASE Certified Parts Specialist, Chrysler Certified Service Manager/Technician

 

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