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Originally Posted by tool
I have zero experience with that particular vehicle, but it seems unlikely that you would loose two alternators in a day.
Was this used alternator known to be good?
Did you recheck your wiring connections, belt tension etc after your install?
With the vehicle running if you remove a battery clamp briefly does the engine die?
Your battery could be the culprit as well, if it has a cell shorted it out it could be killing off your alternator.
Did you have the alternator you removed tested at a part store? Crappy Tire and the sort will generally do this for free.
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Yes, A bad Battery will pull down your system, make your engine run rough. Very hard on the charging system.
Good to replace battery when you suspect it acting up, slow cranking when cold. Also if you accidentally flatten it out if more than 5 years old and doesn't crank like before. Alternators are sometimes pricier than Batteries.