Before replacing the alternator, check the wireharness and connectors for contaminations and looseness. Ensure the alternator main post is secure. Symptoms indicates the alternator is overcharging rather than anything else.
Ensure battery terminals are clean and secure and check ground circuit connections.
Try turning all alectrical loads to check if the problem surfaces.
Give it another run and have a DVOM handy while driving. Connect the DVOM across the battery teminals to check the voltage when problem occurs. Turn on headlights while checking.
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 AT 9:38 PM