2005 Pontiac Grand Am alternator

2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM
89,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ATWOLF
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power steering fluid leaded in to the aleternator. Two months ago at a car wash the car stalled and needed jumped. tonight it was acting up again. at a stop light the car would almost stall. The tach. woudl drop to 0, the head lights and dash board lights would dim or go out, the radio would "buzz", and the air bag and low fuel lights would go on. It only happened when the brake was pushed. i tried putting it in neutral and revving the engine and that worked. I got home shut it off, then turned it back on and drove around the block and now it is working fine. Also there was smoke and a burning smell coming from the area of the alternator.
Do i need a new alternator or can this be repaired?
Dec 4, 2009 at 5:59 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Take car to any autoparts store and have charging system tested, this is free service.

Alt. output should be between 13.5 and 14.5V.

Coolant contamination can destroy the alt., so if problem reappears after alt. check, replace alt. and clean all remaining coolant from engine.
Dec 5, 2009 at 7:09 AM
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