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Old 01-22-2012, 10:55 AM
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hey up guys took jeep out yesterday and after about 10 miles light came up saying check clocks ,and the volt metre dropped off nothing pulled over turned engine off then started it back up and all ok volt metre working after a couple of mile again same thing ,so just drove home pulled on drive checked under bonnet to see belt was still there ,yes it was started it up and all fine again but do think the alternater is noisey, do you think its no good and needs a new one ,as though bearing are going ,comments please cheers karl
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Yes exact thing happened to me about 2 weeks ago. You need a new alternator. Don't drive any more it's probably close to gone.
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Yes exact thing happened to me about 2 weeks ago. You need a new alternator. Don't drive any more it's probably close to gone.
thank you ,quick reply ,top man
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thank you ,quick reply ,top man
went to take alternator off this morning and found that the plastic idle pullie had fell to pieces ,so put another one on took it for a run seem ok then a squeel started and a little heavy on power steering ,also the alternator was a bit noisey so will have to get another one
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It looks like a zj or dodge dakota 2.5 alternator might fit and give you more juice.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/bud...herokee-58797/
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Originally Posted by karlos09
went to take alternator off this morning and found that the plastic idle pullie had fell to pieces ,so put another one on took it for a run seem ok then a squeel started and a little heavy on power steering ,also the alternator was a bit noisey so will have to get another one
Sounds like your belt is loose. Did you tighten back it all the way?
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