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2000 Intrigue electrical problem?

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Hi,
My 200 Intrique is showing symptoms of electrical problems. When I am
driving it at night I notice the dash lights, headlights, and fan motor
dimming for just a second or so. It will do this about 7-8 times
intermittently and then will be ok. Might repeat itself 2-3 times in a 30
mile drive. None of the warning lights (charging, low oil, etc) come on but
you can see a noticeable dimming of the lights and hear a change in speed of
the blower motor. Any thought? Has anyone else experienced this? I'm
thinkink it might be the altenator but I don't want to just replace parts
unecesarily if it's the battery, grounding problem, etc... Thanks for any
input.
Stan
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posted on Jun 13, 2008

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I have a 2000 Olds Intrigue in which the Service light, anti-brake light & trac light plus Brake light stay on I have taken it to a garage and they cannot seen to find exactly whats wrong. So no fix, Can you tell me just what it might be that causing the light to be or stay on?

Solution #2

posted on May 14, 2008

Pasty - usenet poster

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My '00 Intrigue does the same thing, I did alot or research into it and
the best I could come up with is that it's the alternator. Some say it's
the way it's mounted, others say it's some internal component in the
alternator, either way it's a common problem on these cars and Olds
knows this. There is no recall on this, but the newer alternators don't
have the same problem. So yes, replacing the alternator will fix it.

I love the car, but there are a few common problems that all Intrigue's
have that I feel are GM's responsibility to fix, but maybe I'm just
bitter.
I'm also not too happy about the way the 3.5l was orphaned, but thats a
rant for another day

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Solution #3

posted on Mar 21, 2009

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Replace the alt. The clutch is going bad on it (yes I said clutch). This alt was designed for the Caddie motor and reduces noise when starting up (therefore the clutch was added to the front of the alt).

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Solution #4

posted on May 14, 2008

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My 2000 Intrigue did the same thing and there is a technical service
bulletin for this problem. According to the TSB, the voltage regulator
inside the alternator will reset under certain conditions, causing the
voltage to temporarily sag. I don't believe it's any real threat, but it is
annoying. The replacement alternators do not have this problem, however,
dimming may still occasionally occur as most of these cars have electric air
pumps (emissions equipment) which will draw a great deal of current when
they start up. I had my alternator replaced under warranty a few months ago
and the dimming lights problem is reduced.

Good luck.

John

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Solution #5

posted on May 14, 2008

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I have the same problem is my 2002 Intrigue and complained about it.

It seems that the air injection pump (pumps air into the exhaust system to
reduce emissions) draws a whole wack of current when it cuts in. The sudden
current demand by the pump causes everything else to momentarily dim until
either the pump cuts out or the alternator picks up the slack.

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Solution #6

posted on May 14, 2008

Pasty - usenet poster

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I have experienced the same issue. I had heard that there was a replacement
pump (TSB). Is this true? I am taking it in for service soon and will ask
the dealer to look into it.

has anyone had this issue repaired so that it does not happen again?

Regards,

Isidoro Pulido

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