Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 1998 Cadillac Deville

Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1998 Cadillac Deville. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2002

After repairs the previous day, alternator again fried. The dealership now blames after market battery. Supposed dead cell. This instance almost caused a wreck on the interstate. Stranded for 3 hours. New battery and alternator. Car was dead when towed to the dealership. After finally arriving at end destination, I had the battery the was supposed to be bad checked and it checked out ok.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2002

The volts went to 11. 1 and then the car failed to run. Dealership said that the alternator was fried. Replaced alternator. All other electrical checked out ok.




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