Three problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1999 Infiniti I30. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Infiniti I30. The contact was driving when he noticed smoking emitting from the hood into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the diode ignited, causing a fire in the alternator. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated his vehicle was not included in recall 99v129000 (electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator). The current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000. Updated 11/03/10.
Car was driven short distance (approx. 2 miles), parked and turned off. Within 2-5 minutes I had to put something in car and noticed smoke flowing out of grill area, and popped the hood, and noticed orange flame in alternator. Fire dept. Was called to scene, and a report is available. At time of complaint, car is in shop w/ a private mechanic due to Infiniti's refusal to assist in matter, and cost of repair is yet undetermined.
While the vehicle was idling a high pitch noise was heard then smoke began flowing from under the hood. The consumer opened the hood and saw the alternator on fire.
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