if alternator not working, do I replace or check another item first like fuses?

Asked by Guru9PM3NY Jul 09, 2022 at 05:47 PM about the 2003 Dodge Dakota SLT Plus Quad Cab RWD

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Most often when the alternator stops working it's the alternator itself. Not something else. However, if the battery is more than a few years old now would be a good time to replace it along with the alternator. Hope that helps! Jim

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