Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora

Three problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

Alternator overcharging full time with the smell of acid inside the cab. . During several attempts to report this to the dealer, I am told there is no problem; operating as design. The head rests won't hold factory settings. L/ replaced and when compalined about the r/, am told that one is new. "operating as designed" even though it won't hold setting.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

See: assembly description.

3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 01/05/1998

Alternator failed causing noise. Mjs.


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