Car won't start, got some brake fluid on alternator!
05-18-2007, 05:04 PM
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Car won't start, got some brake fluid on alternator!
I had my car sit for about a week maybe 2 because I was waiting on some brake lines. I put my key in and all my accessories work. After filing up the brake fluid tank i spilled a little on the alternator. I then tried to start the car and it would turn over. Could I just need a jump and wait for the fluid to dry?
05-18-2007, 05:08 PM
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Re: Car won't start, got some brake fluid on alternator! (ramz7887)
I'd try to clean the alternator as best you can, but the engine itself will run (for a short while) even without an alternator hooked up, as long as the battery is healthy. Charge your battery and it should be fine.
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Re: Car won't start, got some brake fluid on alternator! (Exmagster)
Perhaps your battery has taken a shyt (Accessories take far less of a charge than it takes to start the engine).. Charge it up first before trying to start up the car again.
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