Alternator/generator/regulator Problems of Oldsmobile Achieva

Purchased vehicle in September of 2007, had already had instrument cluster replaced in July of 2006 at yark automotive in toledo, ohio. Frequently fails to start. Had battery and alternator replaced in October 2007. Dealership working on the vehicle now claims the instrument cluster needs to be replaced again.

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Alternator - 2nd time that goes out in 3 1/2 years. Car bought in 1999 with less than 35000 miles, alternator went out with no warning at 37000 miles in 1999, and now again in Jan 2004.

Alternator,serp belt tensioner, serp belt, r& r alternator,r & r belt tensioner . . . The tension acutally broke off and destroyed the other parts. How can this happen???? for only 43000 miles on this car thats ridiculous. . . Any help here/?.

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The consumer stated that the alternator was not charging and the battery failed as the result of the dealer?s poor recall repair previously in which wiring harness and a relay were installed.

Was driving approximately 45mph and alternator went out, causing vehicle to shutdown completely. Only warning was headlights went out prior to anything happening. Received a jump start & able to shift into gear. Once jumper cables removed vehicle died. Cosumer states once vehicle shut down there was no way to push vehicle off the road, due to no emergency side, also when the engine shuts down, the key can not be removed and the shifter will not shift out of gear.

Car was at dealer on 8/17/99 who had to replace the sensor-ox 3. 682 part due to a shorted relay and damaged sensor at a cost of $337. 44. The alternator overheated and burned and had to be replaced June 29, 2001 at a cost of $453. 98, including towing of the car to the service station. The serp belt was also damaged and replaced. On the NHTSA website, there are numerous entries listed for the sensor, serp belt, and alternator repairs. All of these repairs occurred before the official recall on February 27, 2002 (recall for dealer to install relay kit to prevent short and ignition switch failure and fire). The build dates involved were 5/1/95  7/31/96, mine was built within these dates, December 1995. Would like to be reimbursed for repairs paid for prior to federal recall (791. 42).

Defective engine had stalling problems replace alternator and caught on fire. Customer states hears a banging noise when steps on brakes intermittently, front pads worn, customer denied work aware need front brake. Pump leaking, remove and replace water pump.

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The following components were replaced, the alternator, battery, fuel pressure valve, master cylinder, abs booster, radiator, thermostat, water pump and brakes, and the interior lights were inoperative.