# What could a mechanic do to fry both an alternator and starter?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-a-mechanic-do-to-fry-both-an-alternator-and-starter/183263>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** f250, starters, ford\
**Created:** [March 27, 2022, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-a-mechanic-do-to-fry-both-an-alternator-and-starter/183263 "2022-03-27T19:47:37Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 6, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-a-mechanic-do-to-fry-both-an-alternator-and-starter/183263/45 "2022-05-06T18:55:03Z")

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> [@Stumped To This Point](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stumped-to-this-point/180719/111):
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> It’s really annoying that machines show no respect. They just crap out with no consideration of the inconvenience they cause.

See ok4450 stumped to this point. Very very long and frustrating.

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