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Re: Seized alternator mimics locked-up engine
Posted to Technical Tips Forum on 6/25/2019

I’ve seen a locked up a/c compressor on a motor home do that. I’ve also seen a locked up alternator cause that on a Nissan, the engine would turn backwards, but not forwards due to the one way clutch on alternator. Login to read more.