Three problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
Alternator failed $300. 00 replacement/abs anti-lock lights come on too often, have to turn car off to reboot system.
There was clicking noise coming from the steering column, and smoke was coming from under the hood due to alterator malfunctioning.