nibot ([personal profile] nibot) wrote2005-05-05 11:03 am

gti

The car problem turned out to be what it sounded like—a broken belt. Fortunately, not an important one! Just a frayed belt to the alternator (generator. why does everyone call it an alternator?). Should be easy to replace. Happy 05/05/05 !
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[identity profile] sfllaw.livejournal.com 2005-05-05 03:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Because it's a dynamo that generates alternating current.

[identity profile] xtat.livejournal.com 2005-05-05 05:55 pm (UTC)(link)
I guess it depends on if you plan on driving at night or not :> Mine broke on the way back from philly around midnight, and this coupled with a weak battery made for a short trip.

I definitely asked myself the same question about alternator/generator when mine broke. Alternator sounds so 1955. I think AC generator would make much more sense than alternator.