Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

One problem related to alternator/generator/regulator has been reported for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2016

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving, it was noticed that the charging gage on instrument panel was not functioning. The contact opened the hood to find that the wiring pigtails on the alternator and the bottom of the air intake resonator plenum melted. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic but was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.




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