Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Three problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2002

Consumer states a serious wiring problem exists between battery's side mounted positive terminal and the vehicle's chassis. While driving the vehicle stalled without warning. Upon inspection, consumer discovered that wiring was very tight and close to battery holder resulting in a short. Consumer states affecting wiring could possibly cause alternator and battery to fail simultaneously while driving. Ts.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 04/13/1999

Alternator failed $300. 00 replacement/abs anti-lock lights come on too often, have to turn car off to reboot system.

3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 12/01/1997

There was clicking noise coming from the steering column, and smoke was coming from under the hood due to alterator malfunctioning.




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