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Old 12-27-2023, 05:39 PM
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Broken diode is the usual cause of your symptom.

Alternators generate three phase electric AC and that's converted to dC though a 6 diode bridge rectifier.

When one or more of the diodes fail (usually open), you'll get lumpy 2 phase power. This will give bumpy torque at the drive belt causing vibration.

It can also cause electrical interference that you can hear in the stereo.
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