Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager

Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2001

Serpentine belt tensioner bolt sheared off, resulting in loss of power steering/ engine cooling/ and alternator function. Very difficult to repair as to limited engine compartment clearance.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1999

Engine shuts down repeatedly when decelerating; loss of power steering, brakes; may or may not restart immediately. O2 sensor, battery, ignition cables, belt drive & tensioner, 60k service, 3 service visits: problem still occurs, but less often. Twice, nearly lost control as ps & pbs failed in a turn; engine shuts down particularly while decelerating or braking, as in turns and at traffic lights. Worse when ac was on. Sounds to me as if an ignition controller shuts down under low voltage ("brown-out") conditions.




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