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I've replaced my alternator 3 times in the last month! Help!!!!
by marif
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Nov 30, 2005 (12:18 pm)
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My '98 Venture died on me one night driving down the road. Lights went dim, power steering failed, everything went dead. This started the long process of taking the Venture to the shop 3 times. The first time the alternator was rebuilt. It ran for 10 days and broke down again. A second rebuilt alternator was put in everything else checked out ok and the van ran for less than 24 hours before it died again. A brand new alternator has been put in and I've driven it for 2 days and the signs of the fading alternator are coming back. Can anyone tell me what is burning up the alternator? Because my mechanic sure can't!
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- #2033 of 2457
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Re: I've replaced my alternator 3 times in the last month! Help!!!! [marif
by 1panky
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Dec 01, 2005 (6:12 am)
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Replying to: marif (Nov 30, 2005 12:18 pm)
I have replaced my alternator in a 2000 Venture 2 months ago with a new unit and everything is working well. I had some strange system failures before the alternator was detected as needing replacement as is usual with these modern vehicles. First, I would have to question the quality of your rebuilt alternators. My mechanic insisted I purchase a new unit with a warrantee so as to not have any future problems. A new unit was not much more than a rebilt type. At this stage of the game, I would seek out another repair facility to diagnose and check the condition of your present unit and go over your entire charging system. This is not a complicated problem normally to have spent so much of your time, money and energy. It could just be a problem with the type of alternators your mechanic stocks. Good luck on this frustrating problem.
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- #2034 of 2457
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Re: I've replaced my alternator 3 times in the last month! Help!!!! [marif]
by ts60423
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Dec 02, 2005 (9:27 am)
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Replying to: marif (Nov 30, 2005 12:18 pm)
Be sure to check the wiring that connects to the alternator. A slight or intermittant disconnect could cause all kinds of problems. A loose fitting or bad wire might work for a while, then work itself loose. The difficulty in changing the alternator can also cause the wires to be pulled on, possibly damaging them in a way that is not obvious or consistant. The mechanics I have used in the past and present have all warrantied the parts and labor, if a problem arose, they would fix no charge.
Check those wires and grounds!!!
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- #2035 of 2457
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Re: 2001 Venture SES light [jsm1a]
by ts60423
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Dec 02, 2005 (9:31 am)
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Replying to: jsm1a (Nov 29, 2005 8:31 pm)
Most large chain parts stores can read and/or clear the codes on the vehicle computer, no charge. Normally the code will clear itself if the problem goes away.
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- #2036 of 2457
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Re: Power window on passager side stop working [murphygirl]
by ts60423
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Dec 02, 2005 (9:35 am)
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Replying to: murphygirl (Nov 26, 2005 5:10 pm)
It depends on what you are capable of in the way of repairs. Check fuses and check the power switches - they pop out of the arm console easily without taking apart the door. If one has a bad connection, niether the driver or passenger side switches will work. If that does not help, then use a repair manual (if you feel comfortable with it) and take the door apart and take a look.
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- #2037 of 2457
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Re: 2001 Venture SES light [ts60423]
by jsm1a
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Dec 03, 2005 (12:00 am)
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Replying to: ts60423 (Dec 02, 2005 9:31 am)
Thank you.I was ready to spend $75 for a diagnostic.
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- #2038 of 2457
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I need help lol
by eeyore1
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Dec 02, 2005 (5:29 pm)
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I have a 2001 Chevy Venture Looney Toones Van and while driving down the road my van hums.. is it the tires or what ?? please help me. 
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- #2039 of 2457
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Re: I need help lol [eeyore1]
by ronsmith38
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Dec 05, 2005 (5:01 am)
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Replying to: eeyore1 (Dec 02, 2005 5:29 pm)
If it is humming a Looney Toone don't complain. 
Seriously, it probably is the tires. The tires tend to cup on these vans if not rotated very often. When they are cupped they hum.
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Re: 2000 Venture Van Fuel Gauge Not Working [gerry6]
by 123venture
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Dec 05, 2005 (9:01 am)
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Replying to: gerry6 (Jul 13, 2005 8:17 am)
Where would I find the cable. Can it be accessed without a hoist?
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- #2041 of 2457
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Re: I've replaced my alternator 3 times in the last month! Help!!!! [ts60423]
by crackchecker
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Dec 05, 2005 (9:02 am)
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Replying to: ts60423 (Dec 02, 2005 9:27 am)
Another thing to look at would be a battery with a internal short. Load test it!!!
My 88 Escort just recently lost the alternator and it was related to the battery going out.
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