Q: Replaced alternator problems.

asked by on October 10, 2016

I had my alternator replaced and now whenever I'm at 4K rpm or higher, my whole dashboard shuts off for a second and so does my power steering then it comes back. I also put a new battery in.

My car has 100560 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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