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2002 Dodge Caravan- alternator rattle




By ereto on Feb 19, 2009

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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.

Clarification Request

Posted by 66 chrgr on Feb 19, 2009

no usually the tensioner is the problem

Same Problem

Mar 09, 2009

-   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

Solution #1

posted on May 17, 2009
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rdebison

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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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