About a year and a half ago I put a new alternator and battery in my 04 Mazda Tribute, November 06. In August 07 alternator quit, parts place agreed, got a new alternator. This week my charge light kept going on, mechanic said replace battery which I did, he showed me diagnostic check which showed alternator producing. Replaced battery this morning, now alternator shows its not charging! Talked to alternator supplier, AutoZone, they said they would replace if its bad again, but I'm wondering whats going on. Cables seem to be OK but reading at battery is no charge, sticks at around 12.25 when running. Any ideas? Is it normal for alternators, even if rebuilt to last less then a year, or am I beating some odds on this one?
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