| Problem |
Possible Cause |
Remedy/Repair |
| Noisy Alternator |
- Loose mountings
- Loose drive pulley
- Worn bearings
- Brush noise
- Internal circuits shorted (High pitched whine)
|
- Tighten mounting bolts
- Tighten pulley
- Have bearings replaced
- Have brushes cleaned /replaced
- Have alternator replaced or overhauled
|
Squeal when starting engine or accelerating
Indicator light remains
on or ammeter indicates discharge (engine running)
|
- Glazed or loose belt
- Broken fan belt
- Broken or disconnected wires
- Internal alternator problems
- Defective voltage regulator
|
- Replace or adjust belt
- Install belt
- Repair or connect wiring
- Have alternator overhauled /replaced
- Have voltage regulator replaced
|
| Car light bulbs continually burn out-battery needs water
continually |
- Alternator/ regulator overcharging
|
- Have voltage regulator/alternator overhauled or replaced
|
| Car lights flare on acceleration |
- Battery low
- Internal alternator/ regulator problems
|
- Charge or replace battery
- Have alternator/ regulator overhauled or replaced
|
Low voltage output (alternator light flickers continually or ammeter
needle wanders)
|
- Loose or worn belt
- Dirty or corroded connections
- Internal alternator/ regulator problems
|
- Replace or adjust belt
- Clean or replace connections
- Have alternator or regulator overhauled or replaced
|
