Dodge headache
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Dodge headache
I have been working on a 98 Dodge Intrepid, 2.7l with a charging problem. The fusible link is fine, the alternator is spinning, and the dash light works. I figured the alternator was dead, so pulled it and had it tested. It tested fine. Back in the car it worked for a couple minutes, then was back to being dead. I really don't want to pull the alternator again, it's a bit of a process that involves draining the coolant and twisting my hands at angles they weren't designed to turn.
I have been really scratching my head over this one, and would appreciate any insight anyone might have.
I have been really scratching my head over this one, and would appreciate any insight anyone might have.
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how do you know it is dead? Is the battery light coming on? It's not uncommon for a bad one to work sometimes and not others. I put a Remy in a car and 1 week later it came back because lady said the battery light came on once or twice. I replaced it again and havent seen it since. I would stay away from those cheapo parts store parts, spend a little more and buy the most you can afford.
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On my 05 mopar van, the PCM controls the alternator charging. I think that it was the same way on my 96. Could be the same deal on the Intrepid -- I really don't know.
Could be the bleeping computer giving you fits.
hj
Could be the bleeping computer giving you fits.
hj
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I found out the connector on the alternator was bad. Got a junkyard one (new is not available) and it's charging nicely now.
That alternator is in the worst possible spot, I had to pull the lower radiator hose, the left side horn, and rotate it just right to drop out through a small spot in the frame. Horrible design, any tighter and it would have required at least partially removing the engine.
That alternator is in the worst possible spot, I had to pull the lower radiator hose, the left side horn, and rotate it just right to drop out through a small spot in the frame. Horrible design, any tighter and it would have required at least partially removing the engine.
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