This is ridiculous - No alternators in the US!!!

[JB4310]

At least there was one is the good old USA.

Well my saga got a wrinkle, my alternator came Saturday, they put it in yesterday. Then I got the call, "we got a little problem" The alternator is overcharging now. The ECU needs to be replaced ($1,700.) because the voltage regulation comes from the ECU :confused2:

The ECU was in Detroit on Monday but in my truck today as I type 4:30 pm Tuesday, should be ready right about now. Hopefully no more surprises.

This is covered by an extended service plan that only had 1 month left on, so at least I got my moneys worth, plus I have another year coverage now on the computer and alternator since they are new.

If I had to pay out of pocket for this I would be pretty upset to say the least, might even change my high regard of the Cummins/Dodge truck.

JB

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Well my saga got a wrinkle, my alternator came Saturday, they put it in yesterday. Then I got the call, "we got a little problem" The alternator is overcharging now. The ECU needs to be replaced ($1,700.) because the voltage regulation comes from the ECU :confused2:

The ECU was in Detroit on Monday but in my truck today as I type 4:30 pm Tuesday, should be ready right about now. Hopefully no more surprises.

This is covered by an extended service plan that only had 1 month left on, so at least I got my moneys worth, plus I have another year coverage now on the computer and alternator since they are new.

If I had to pay out of pocket for this I would be pretty upset to say the least, might even change my high regard of the Cummins/Dodge truck.

JB

Glad it's all worked out. :thumbsup:

 

[JB4310]

Glad it's all worked out. :thumbsup:

Not quite, Even as I was typing "hope there is no more surprises" I had a feeling it wasn't going to end that easy.

Called them just after that last post and they said it's not ready. their on the phone with Chrysler techies because the new computer is not monitoring all systems as it should and is throwing codes

So now it's tomorrow morning, crossing fingers. This is the longest I've been without my work truck in 30 years. Not that busy, but I do have work to do.

JB

 

[Grateful11]

I have been waiting for my GMC alternator to go out, from what I understand 80K is about the life time of a GM alternator, and I have 101,000 on my 06.

I have been thinking about just changing it proactively

What to do what to do.....

I have '91 Ford Explorer with 235,000 miles and it's still got the original alternator.
I had it checked when the orig. starter bombed at 195,000 miles. I hope all of
today's alternators aren't built for 100K lifespan.

 

[lilranch2001]

I have '91 Ford Explorer with 235,000 miles and it's still got the original alternator.
I had it checked when the orig. starter bombed at 195,000 miles. I hope all of
today's alternators aren't built for 100K lifespan.

Did you not read I said GMC?

:confused2:

 

[Grateful11]

Did you not read I said GMC?

:confused2:

Yes I read where you said GMC but alternators in general are just that alternators. I know there's different brands but they're basically the same concept. I'm merely saying an alternator should last more than 80-100K miles. We just had the alternator rebuilt on the 686 after 5000 hrs. Just making a comparison, don't get all bent out of shape i see your rolling eyes too.