2002 Dodge Caravan- alternator
I have a 2002 Dodge Caravan with 3.3 engine with 75,000 kms. I'm getting a constant rattle sound that I have traced to the alternator, and can heard the loudest with the engine idling.
Is this a common problem with this vehicle?
Any helpful ideas on the root cause, and ways to correct the problem rattle would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Comments:
Feb 20, 2009
- I have constant rattling sound and can be easily heard during engine idle.So I tried to trace the rattle sound by using a wooden dowel placing one end to my ear and the other end to diffrents parts of the engine.The alternator is where I can here the rattle sound the loudest.However I will go and take a closer listen and inspection of all the parts in the near-by area,espeicially the tensioner.Thanks 66 chrgr for sharing your expertise and helpful advise.
-   I am having the same problwm with the rattling noise that sounds like it is coming from the alternator, I don't know what the tensioner is that was mentioned by 66 chrgr, can any one expleain it? What do you do to fix it?-   beep 41
there is a overrunning clutch on the front of these alternators that can get noisy..a replacement alternator is best bet to correct condition..make sure you check all items driven by drive belt.
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