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Which noise indicates a failing alternator bearing?

  • A.A whine that rises with the electrical load, which is produced by the stator windings under a heavy current
  • B.A rumble or growl that changes with engine speed
  • C.A squeal under electrical load, which indicates instead that the drive belt is slipping upon its pulley
  • D.A click

Answer: B

Worn bearings rumble and the noise follows engine speed rather than load. Electrical whine that varies with load is a genuine alternator noise from the stator, which makes the last option a real but different symptom. Working the distinction through on a single concrete case fixes it more firmly than any rule of thumb. The shared behaviour explains why these belong together and the differences explain why both exist. Working one numerical case through both cases side by side fixes the distinction better than any rule of thumb.

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