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2000 Mazda Protege is making a whoshing noise is it coming from the alternator?
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∙ 16y ago
check the tension of the belt . it should have a 1/2 inch deflection . also check the condition of the belt. maybe it is cracked or may have to much stretch in it. a good belt that i have in my car is a Mighty belt. i have been using this brand for years.
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