Crank shaft Sensor affect alternator
I recently started having problems with the electricity output within my dashboard and other components, one day while I was driving on the highway the car decided to just die in the middle road (no answers).
The car was towed to a nearby mechanic who stated that the crankshaft sensor required to be replaced (which the car was fixed and was back on the road), within the 2nd week the battery signal started flashing so I decided to buy a new battery. Within 2 weeks of the new batter the car died just like the 1st time while driving on the highway. I took it back to the same dealer informing them the car experienced the same problems, after a few diagnoses and ($180.00) they told that I needed a new alternator (which I am being charged for $1600.00 parts + labor).
I am asking for some guidance within this forum. Question: Could the crankshaft sensor affect the alternator? Or this one of those components that when changed the alternator must be changed as well?
I am a true crossfire fan and this is the only place where I feel I will get some straight answers... I will truly appreciate your feed back!
Sincerely, DieselBear (bear community)