Electrical - Alternator Noise Heard In The Interior

Date: December 15, 2008

Order No.: P-B-54.18/209

Supersedes:

Group: 54

SUBJECT: Model 221.186
Alternator Noises Heard in Interior








If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicle that RPM dependent noises can be heard in the interior, this may be due to the ground strap of the alternator causing a mechanical vibration. To resolve, check the ground strap of the alternator and replace if necessary. If ground strap is as pictured in Figure 1, then no replacement is necessary. If the strap has insulation as shown in Figure 2 then replace.





Parts Information

NOTE:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair. This information has been generated on December 15, 2008. Please refer to Netstar -> Star TekInfo -> Star Time for the most current labor time allowance.





In Case of Warranty

Operation: Engine compartment panel, bottom - rear part, R&R (61-1071)
Alternator ground strap - R&R (54-0000)