Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated the horn and the drivers rear window failed to function properly. The horn would not work and the window would not open or close. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure within the window regulator and the horn wires. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. Rvk.
On Friday, April 16th I noticed my battery light on in my car as I drove home. That evening we drove my car to a friends and noticed the light stayed on. When we got there, 3 people looked at my car and noticed that my alternator was smoking and smelt hot, the wire that goes into the alternator was burnt completely in two and was seperated from the alternator. It was thankfully touching just enough to keep my car running. The next day, they took my alternator out of my car and one side was completely melted. We called serveral parts stores and were told by each one that Chrysler has not released some of its parts to be sold yet, and the alternator was one of them. Leaving us to only go to a dealer to have it replaced and pay numerous charges to have it replaced when we could of done it ourself. One, a 3yr old car, should not be having problems with an alternator yet unless its faulty, two it definetely shouldn't be catching on fire, three, Chrysler should be letting parts stores sell their parts. . . .