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Old 08-10-2016, 03:24 PM   #6
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Re: weird charging problem....solved

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Originally Posted by Jeffrv View Post
LMP, did you ever sort the problem out, did you change out the ignition switch? .....
Jeff
It turns out the alternator itself is the culprit. I'm just taking it out from the car. I had tested the feed to the regulator and it was OK. It kept working ..or stopping working from time to time but eventually completely quit. I think the regulator is shot. I will report on progress.
I'm still keeping it alive but signs of its age do surface regularly. At this time, I have a rear wheel hub shot, very high fuel burn possibly due to either the O2 sensor itself or its wiring near the computer plug, lots of body cracking due to underbody corrosion.....rear shocks, exhaust manifold donut.....and all fluid lines more or less suspect to blowing out ....I do not dare to drive it very far from home now....so sorry....
My preferred option is an Equinox.....
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