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Alternator 125A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT700Alternator 125A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT700
A-Premium®Part # APALT700
Alternator 125A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT700
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$155.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2004 - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
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11022, 11022N, 12565, 10320213, 15283754, 15875992, TG13S011, TG13S019, 
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item #10050CGN
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This item only fits the vehicle with V6 3.6L, does not fit V6 3.4L.
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Alternator 150A 14V Clockwise 4-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1277
A-Premium®Part # APALT1277
Alternator 150A 14V Clockwise 4-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1277
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$440.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020 - 2023 Buick Encore GX, 2021 - 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #1015231R
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Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT219
A-Premium®Part # APALT219
Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT219
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$203.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2010 - 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 2010 - 2010 Buick Allure, 2012 - 2012 Cadillac SRX, 2010 - 2011 Cadillac SRX, 2012 - 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, 2012 - 2020 Chevrolet Impala, 2010 - 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, 2010 - 2011 GMC Terrain, 2014 - 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited, 2010 - 2016 Buick LaCrosse, 2010 - 2010 Buick Allure
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Item LocatedUnited States
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11453N, 11932, FG15S019, FG15S084, FG15S097, FG15S100
item #10044EAD
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Alternator - Bosch AL668N
BoschPart # AL668N
Alternator - Bosch AL668N
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$209.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 1991-1991 Buick Commercial Chassis, 1991-1991 Buick Roadmaster, 1992-1992 Buick Commercial Chassis, 1992-1992 Buick Roadmaster, 1991-1992 Cadillac Brougham, 1992-1992 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, 1987-1987 Chevrolet G10, 1987-1987 Chevrolet G10, 1987-1987 Chevrolet G10, 1987-1987 Chevrolet G20, 1987-1987 Chevrolet G20, 1987-1987 Chevrolet G20, 1987-1987 Chevrolet G30, 1987-1987 Chevrolet G30, 1987-1989 Chevrolet Astro, 1988-1988 Chevrolet G20, 1988-1988 Chevrolet G30, 1988-1988 Chevrolet R20, 1988-1989 Chevrolet C1500, 1988-1989 Chevrolet C1500, 1988-1989 Chevrolet C1500, 1988-1989 Chevrolet C2500, 1988-1989 Chevrolet C2500, 1988-1989 Chevrolet C2500, 1988-1989 Chevrolet C2500, 1988-1989 Chevrolet C2500, 1988-1989 Chevrolet C3500, 1988-1989 Chevrolet G20, 1988-1989 Chevrolet G20, 1988-1989 Chevrolet K1500, 1988-1989 Chevrolet K1500, 1988-1989 Chevrolet K1500, 1988-1989 Chevrolet K2500, 1988-1989 Chevrolet K2500, 1988-1989 Chevrolet K2500, 1988-1989 Chevrolet K3500, 1988-1991 Chevrolet C1500, 1988-1991 Chevrolet C3500, 1988-1991 Chevrolet G10, 1988-1991 Chevrolet G30, 1988-1991 Chevrolet K1500, 1988-1991 Chevrolet K2500, 1988-1991 Chevrolet K3500, 1989-1991 Chevrolet G20, 1989-1991 Chevrolet G30, 1990-1990 Chevrolet C2500, 1990-1990 Chevrolet Camaro, 1990-1990 Chevrolet Caprice, 1990-1991 Chevrolet G20, 1990-1991 Chevrolet G20, 1990-1992 Chevrolet Camaro, 1991-1991 Chevrolet C2500, 1991-1991 Chevrolet Camaro, 1991-1991 Chevrolet Caprice, 1992-1992 Chevrolet C1500, 1992-1992 Chevrolet C2500, 1992-1992 Chevrolet C2500, 1992-1992 Chevrolet C3500, 1992-1992 Chevrolet C3500, 1992-1992 Chevrolet Camaro, 1992-1992 Chevrolet Caprice, 1992-1992 Chevrolet G30, 1992-1992 Chevrolet K1500, 1992-1992 Chevrolet K2500, 1992-1992 Chevrolet K2500, 1992-1992 Chevrolet K3500, 1992-1992 Chevrolet K3500, 1993-1993 Chevrolet C1500, 1993-1993 Chevrolet C2500, 1993-1993 Chevrolet Caprice, 1993-1993 Chevrolet Caprice, 1993-1993 Chevrolet Caprice, 1993-1993 Chevrolet K1500, 1993-1993 Chevrolet K2500, 1987-1987 GMC G1500, 1987-1987 GMC G1500, 1987-1987 GMC G1500, 1987-1987 GMC G2500, 1987-1987 GMC G2500, 1987-1987 GMC G2500, 1987-1987 GMC G3500, 1987-1987 GMC G3500, 1987-1987 GMC Safari, 1988-1988 GMC G3500, 1988-1989 GMC C1500, 1988-1989 GMC C1500, 1988-1989 GMC C1500, 1988-1989 GMC C2500, 1988-1989 GMC C2500, 1988-1989 GMC C2500, 1988-1989 GMC C3500, 1988-1989 GMC K1500, 1988-1989 GMC K1500, 1988-1989 GMC K1500, 1988-1989 GMC K2500, 1988-1989 GMC K2500, 1988-1989 GMC K2500, 1988-1989 GMC K3500, 1988-1989 GMC Safari, 1988-1991 GMC C1500, 1988-1991 GMC C2500, 1988-1991 GMC C3500, 1988-1991 GMC G1500, 1988-1991 GMC G2500, 1988-1991 GMC G2500, 1988-1991 GMC G2500, 1988-1991 GMC G3500, 1988-1991 GMC K1500, 1988-1991 GMC K2500, 1988-1991 GMC K3500, 1989-1991 GMC G3500, 1990-1990 GMC G3500, 1992-1992 GMC C1500, 1992-1992 GMC C2500, 1992-1992 GMC C2500, 1992-1992 GMC C3500, 1992-1992 GMC C3500, 1992-1992 GMC C3500HD, 1992-1992 GMC G3500, 1992-1992 GMC K1500, 1992-1992 GMC K2500, 1992-1992 GMC K2500, 1992-1992 GMC K3500, 1992-1992 GMC K3500, 1993-1993 GMC C1500, 1993-1993 GMC C2500, 1993-1993 GMC C3500, 1993-1993 GMC K1500, 1993-1993 GMC K2500, 1993-1993 GMC K3500, 1991-1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1992-1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1990-1990 Pontiac Firebird, 1990-1992 Pontiac Firebird, 1991-1991 Pontiac Firebird, 1992-1992 Pontiac Firebird
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
AL668N, 10463001, 10463002, 10463044, 10463045, 10463104, 10463123, 10463148, 
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item #1002C8W5
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Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT574
A-Premium®Part # APALT574
Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT574
4.7406 Reviews
$130.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2004 - 2005 Buick Rainier, 2002 - 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2002 - 2005 GMC Envoy, 2002 - 2005 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 - 2005 GMC Envoy XUV, 2003 - 2005 Isuzu Ascender, 2002 - 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2005 - 2005 Saab 9-7x
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
‎8104644680, 15062413, 10464468, 15062413, 15162839, 334-2527, 334-2527A, 3342527, 
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item #10044NPZ
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Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1242
A-Premium®Part # APALT1242
Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1242
4.7406 Reviews
$194.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1997 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
8223N, 8223, 10480191, 10463838, 10464069, 10480250
item #100214TN
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Alternator 110A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT494
A-Premium®Part # APALT494
Alternator 110A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT494
4.7406 Reviews
$133.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1988 - 1990 Buick Electra, 1988 - 1990 Buick LeSabre, 1988 - 1990 Oldsmobile 98, 1988 - 1990 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1988 - 1990 Pontiac Bonneville
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
7914N, 7914, 111220, 112636, LRA1944, 791411, 10463094, 1101310
item #10044EUS
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Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT511
A-Premium®Part # APALT511
Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT511
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$142.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1991 - 1991 Buick Park Avenue, 1991 - 1991 Oldsmobile 98, 1992 - 1992 Buick LeSabre, 1992 - 1992 Buick Park Avenue, 1992 - 1992 Oldsmobile 88, 1992 - 1992 Oldsmobile 98, 1992 - 1992 Pontiac Bonneville, 1992 - 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1992 - 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1992 - 1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 1993 - 1993 Buick Park Avenue, 1993 - 1993 Oldsmobile 98, 1993 - 1993 Pontiac Bonneville, 1993 - 1994 Buick LeSabre, 1993 - 1994 Oldsmobile 88, 1994 - 1994 Oldsmobile 98, 1994 - 1994 Pontiac Bonneville, 1994 - 1996 Chevrolet Caprice, 1994 - 1996 Chevrolet Caprice, 1994 - 1996 Chevrolet Impala
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
8103-7N, 8103, 111220, 79647, 81037, 10463215, 10479954
item #1003R3RH
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Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 5-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT274
A-Premium®Part # APALT274
Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 5-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT274
4.7406 Reviews
$231.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2013 - 2015 Cadillac ATS, 2013 - 2015 Cadillac ATS, 2014 - 2015 Cadillac CTS, 2017 - 2020 Buick Envision, 2017 - 2020 Buick Envision, 2018 - 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
item #1003R42U
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Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT709
A-Premium®Part # APALT709
Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT709
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$193.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2004 - 2004 Buick Regal, 2004 - 2005 Chevrolet Impala, 2003 - 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
11045N, 11045, 10339422, 0124415035
item #1000DHV0
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Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT447
A-Premium®Part # APALT447
Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT447
4.7406 Reviews
$136.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1987 - 1988 Buick Century, 1987 - 1988 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, 1987 - 1988 GMC S15 Jimmy, 1987 - 1990 Chevrolet Astro, 1987 - 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1987 - 1990 GMC S15, 1987 - 1990 GMC Safari, 1987 - 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, 1987 - 1991 Chevrolet S10, 1987 - 1991 Pontiac 6000, 1987 - 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 1987 - 1993 Chevrolet LLV, 1989 - 1992 Buick Century, 1990 - 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, 1991 - 1991 GMC Sonoma, 1992 - 1992 Chevrolet Lumina
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
7860-11N-6G1, 7860, 110499, 112624, LRA1445, 788011, 786011, 10463388, 
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item #1003R8GQ
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Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 5-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1112
A-Premium®Part # APALT1112
Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 5-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1112
4.7406 Reviews
$122.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1989 - 1989 Buick Skyhawk, 1987 - 1988 Buick Skyhawk, 1992 - 1992 Chevrolet Beretta, 1987 - 1989 Chevrolet Beretta, 1990 - 1991 Chevrolet Beretta, 1987 - 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1990 - 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1992 - 1992 Chevrolet Corsica, 1987 - 1989 Chevrolet Corsica, 1990 - 1991 Chevrolet Corsica, 1987 - 1987 Oldsmobile Firenza, 1988 - 1988 Oldsmobile Firenza, 1987 - 1988 Oldsmobile Firenza, 1987 - 1989 Pontiac Tempest, 1990 - 1991 Pontiac Tempest
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
7933N, 793311, 10463264, 10479963
item #1000DPWH
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Alternator - Bosch AL655N
BoschPart # AL655N
Alternator - Bosch AL655N
4.723 Reviews
$176.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1988-1988 Buick Century, 1988-1989 Buick Century, 1988-1989 Buick Century, 1987-1988 Cadillac Cimarron, 1985-1986 Chevrolet Camaro, 1986-1989 Chevrolet P20, 1986-1990 Chevrolet P30, 1987-1989 Chevrolet Beretta, 1987-1989 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1987-1989 Chevrolet Corsica, 1988-1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1990-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1990-1990 Chevrolet Corsica, 1990-1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 1990-1993 Chevrolet Beretta, 1990-1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1991-1991 Chevrolet Corsica, 1991-1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 1992-1993 Chevrolet Corsica, 1992-1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 1992-1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1992-1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1992-1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1986-1986 GMC P3500, 1986-1989 GMC P2500, 1987-1987 Oldsmobile Firenza, 1988-1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 1988-1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, 1990-1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1991-1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1992-1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1985-1986 Pontiac Firebird, 1987-1989 Pontiac Tempest, 1988-1988 Pontiac 6000, 1988-1989 Pontiac 6000, 1989-1989 Pontiac 6000, 1990-1990 Pontiac 6000, 1990-1990 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1990-1991 Pontiac Tempest, 1991-1991 Pontiac 6000, 1991-1991 Pontiac 6000, 1991-1991 Pontiac 6000, 1991-1991 Pontiac Sunbird, 1991-1991 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1992-1993 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1992-1994 Pontiac Sunbird
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
AL655N, 10463040, 10463042, 10463174, 10463178, 10463187, 10479915, 1101258
item #1002C7Z9
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Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT530
A-Premium®Part # APALT530
Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT530
4.7406 Reviews
$159.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1995 - 1997 Chevrolet Camaro, 1995 - 1997 Pontiac Firebird, 1996 - 1996 Buick Regal, 1997 - 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1998 - 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, 1998 - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1999 - 1999 Chevrolet Camaro, 1999 - 1999 Pontiac Firebird
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ColorSilver
Part interchange
8200N, 8200, 112866, 112867, 820011, 822411, 10464409, 10480307
item #1003NG8X
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Alternator 130A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1136
A-Premium®Part # APALT1136
Alternator 130A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1136
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$224.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2010 - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
11456, 13502588, 2605311A, FG12S012
item #1000NC4T
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MPA 8202607N Alternator
MPAPart # 8202607N
MPA 8202607N Alternator
4.33 Reviews
$119.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1996-1998 Buick Skylark, 1996-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, 1996-1998 Pontiac Grand Am
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
8202607N, 10463640, 10480172, 19136009, 10464094, 10480265, 19136027, 8202-7, 
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item #1001Q5DR
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Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT086
A-Premium®Part # APALT086
Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT086
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$167.99
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Fits 2006 - 2011 Buick Lucerne, 2006 - 2010 Cadillac DTS, 2011 - 2011 Cadillac DTS
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
11178N, 11178, 104210-4370, 104210-5990, 25755840, 20843302, 210-0639
item #1004R2AS
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Alternator 130A 12V Clockwise 5-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT845
A-Premium®Part # APALT845
Alternator 130A 12V Clockwise 5-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT845
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$228.99
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90 days free return
Fits 2012 - 2014 Chevrolet Orlando, 2012 - 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, 2013 - 2016 Buick Verano, 2011 - 2011 Buick LaCrosse, 2012 - 2017 Buick Verano
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
11652N, 11652, 13500316, 2605324A, FG12S014
item #1000DHTE
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130 Amp/12 Volt, CW, 5-Groove Pulley.
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Alternator 102A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT440
A-Premium®Part # APALT440
Alternator 102A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT440
4.7406 Reviews
$166.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1999 - 2000 Buick Century, 2001 - 2001 Buick Century, 2000 - 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 2001 - 2001 Chevrolet Impala, 2000 - 2001 Chevrolet Lumina, 2000 - 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2001 - 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
8234N-6G1, 8234, 112871, 82345, 10464413, 10464429, 10480331, 10480352
item #10044EWW
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Alternator - Bosch AL8592N
BoschPart # AL8592N
Alternator - Bosch AL8592N
4.723 Reviews
$178.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1994-1996 Buick Century, 1992-1993 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, 1993-1993 Chevrolet Blazer, 1993-1993 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, 1993-1993 Chevrolet G10, 1993-1993 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban, 1993-1993 Chevrolet K3500, 1993-1995 Chevrolet Beretta, 1993-1995 Chevrolet C1500, 1993-1995 Chevrolet C1500, 1993-1995 Chevrolet C1500, 1993-1995 Chevrolet C2500, 1993-1995 Chevrolet C2500, 1993-1995 Chevrolet C2500, 1993-1995 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban, 1993-1995 Chevrolet C3500, 1993-1995 Chevrolet Corsica, 1993-1995 Chevrolet K1500, 1993-1995 Chevrolet K1500, 1993-1995 Chevrolet K2500, 1993-1995 Chevrolet K2500, 1993-1995 Chevrolet K2500, 1993-1995 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, 1994-1994 Chevrolet Blazer, 1994-1994 Chevrolet P30, 1994-1995 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, 1994-1995 Chevrolet C2500, 1994-1995 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban, 1994-1995 Chevrolet C3500, 1994-1995 Chevrolet C3500HD, 1994-1995 Chevrolet G20, 1994-1995 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban, 1994-1995 Chevrolet K2500, 1994-1995 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, 1994-1995 Chevrolet K3500, 1994-1995 Chevrolet K3500, 1994-1995 Chevrolet P30, 1994-1995 Chevrolet P30, 1994-1995 Chevrolet P30, 1994-1995 Chevrolet P30, 1994-1996 Chevrolet G30, 1995-1995 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1990-1990 GMC S15 Jimmy, 1992-1992 GMC C2500, 1992-1992 GMC Sonoma, 1992-1993 GMC Jimmy, 1992-1995 GMC C2500, 1993-1993 GMC C1500, 1993-1993 GMC C2500, 1993-1993 GMC C2500 Suburban, 1993-1993 GMC K1500, 1993-1993 GMC Yukon, 1993-1994 GMC C1500 Suburban, 1993-1994 GMC K1500 Suburban, 1993-1995 GMC C1500, 1993-1995 GMC C1500, 1993-1995 GMC C2500, 1993-1995 GMC C3500, 1993-1995 GMC C3500HD, 1993-1995 GMC K1500, 1993-1995 GMC K1500, 1993-1995 GMC K2500, 1993-1995 GMC K2500, 1993-1995 GMC K2500, 1993-1995 GMC K2500 Suburban, 1993-1995 GMC K3500, 1994-1995 GMC C1500, 1994-1995 GMC C2500, 1994-1995 GMC C2500, 1994-1995 GMC C2500 Suburban, 1994-1995 GMC C2500 Suburban, 1994-1995 GMC C3500, 1994-1995 GMC C3500HD, 1994-1995 GMC G2500, 1994-1995 GMC G3500, 1994-1995 GMC K1500, 1994-1995 GMC K2500, 1994-1995 GMC K2500 Suburban, 1994-1995 GMC K3500, 1994-1995 GMC P3500, 1994-1995 GMC Yukon, 1995-1995 GMC C1500 Suburban, 1995-1995 GMC K1500 Suburban, 1996-1996 GMC G3500, 1992-1992 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1994-1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 1995-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
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Vehicle: Buick
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
AL8592N, 10463387, 10463415, 10463424
item #1002D2G4
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What does a car alternator do?

The alternator keeps your automobile alive when the engine is running, however, the battery is necessary to start your car when it is not functioning. The majority of your car's electronic parts, such as the headlights, electric steering, power windows, windshield wipers, heated seats, dashboard gauges, and radio, are powered by the alternator while you're moving or idle. All of them receive direct current (DC) electricity from the alternator. Your car's battery is also charged while you're driving thanks to your alternator.

By converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, the alternator operates. When your engine is running, it drives a drive belt that is suspended from an alternator pulley. A set of magnets is spun around a coil by the alternator's rotor shaft, which is turned by the pulley. Alternating current (AC) is produced by these rotating magnets and circulated through the coil to the rectifier of the alternator. Your car's electrical systems are turned on by the rectifier, which transforms that AC power into DC power.

How does a car alternator work?

A car alternator is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It is responsible for charging the battery and powering the electrical systems of the car. When the engine is running, the alternator is driven by a belt connected to the engine's crankshaft. Inside the alternator, there is a stationary magnetic field and a rotating coil of wire called the rotor. As the rotor spins, it generates an alternating current (AC) by electromagnetic induction.

The output of the alternator is regulated by a voltage regulator, which maintains a constant voltage output even as the engine speed varies. When the battery is fully charged, the voltage regulator reduces the output of the alternator to prevent overcharging the battery. When the engine is idling, the alternator output may not be enough to power all of the car's electrical systems, so the battery may be used to provide additional power. When the engine is running at higher speeds, the alternator output increases to meet the demand for electrical power.

Symptoms of alternator failure

  • Trouble starting or frequent stalling
  • Battery warning light on the dash
  • Dim or overly bright lights
  • Growling or whining noises
  • The smell of burning rubber or wires
  • Dead battery
  • Slow or malfunctioning accessories