Alternator on the Buick going kaputz?
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Alternator on the Buick going kaputz?
OK a 3800 question but not a Bonneville one But humor me
I am getting a 'buzzing' sound from the alternator upon startup of the engine. Almost sounds like the groaning of a power steering pump from the inside of the car.
The alternator only does it when cold. After about a half mile of driving the noise stops and runs without noise. It varies with RPM. It'* been charging fine and continues to charge fine....
I thought it might be a bearing but doesn't a bearing squeek? Strange indeed....
Am I going to be *.O.L. on the side of the road soon?
Thanks.....
--Chris
I am getting a 'buzzing' sound from the alternator upon startup of the engine. Almost sounds like the groaning of a power steering pump from the inside of the car.
The alternator only does it when cold. After about a half mile of driving the noise stops and runs without noise. It varies with RPM. It'* been charging fine and continues to charge fine....
I thought it might be a bearing but doesn't a bearing squeek? Strange indeed....
Am I going to be *.O.L. on the side of the road soon?
Thanks.....
--Chris
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Thanks! Yup, I have a 'scope and can check that out. The battery is about a year old and the alternator....well I have no idea how old that it I can be pretty sure its not the original since this beast has 215k on it! I am getting rid of the car in a month (donating it for a tax write off, the roof leaks) so I just hope it can survive a months worth of driving.
Where exactly should I be putting the scope on the alternator? In the back?
Can bearings freeze up on you? That would really suck going down the road
Where exactly should I be putting the scope on the alternator? In the back?
Can bearings freeze up on you? That would really suck going down the road
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