Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

Three problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2012

The dashboard get destroy to easly and the debries flies to the face making drive insecure because the plastic parts were hiting the face. The powers train gets very easly damage by rocks and debris on the street making it to vulnerable to get destroy (and that happen to me) . The charging regulator gets brokes for nothing anytime and you need to be changing the computer or ading an external one and solder it to the principal cables that goes to the alternator, and relays.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2011

My 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 keep stalling when decelerating. The engine will start right up again when I turn the key but unless I keep my foot on the gas it dies again and again. It's always at low speeds like in a parking lot or approaching stop signs or red lights. This is very dangerous in traffic. I have had it to 3 different mechanics and we've replaced the alternator and the battery (twice on the battery) and it is still doing the same thing. Sometimes it runs fine and then it just starts quitting on my.

3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2002

Nhtsa recall 02v042000/ manfacturer recall b04: consumer contacted dealer end of may to have recall serviced. Dealer was presently waitng for parts on back order. Vehicle was driven on a daily bases. Please provide more information.




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