2000 Dodge Durango Alternator

Tiny
MLEIBLIE
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  • 2000 DODGE DURANGO
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 156,000 MILES
Is there anything specifice to a durango that needs to be known about changing the alternator. My Durango while driving the gage for the battery or alternator will drop to no charge while going down the road. The car doesn't stop running, it still runs fine. When I turn the car off and back on the gage is fine. There is a constant squeeling from the belt when this happens too. Is this the alternator causing the problem?
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 AT 2:27 PM

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Tiny
JAYBIN82
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I had a 02 durango that did the same thing, it was my tensioner pully not keeping the belt tight all the time, or maybe your belt is starting to ware out. Anyways the squeek sounds like your belt slipping to me
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 AT 2:52 PM
Tiny
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Hi mleiblie, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation and selecting us as your auto repair site Feel free to ask questions at anytime and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2010

Check the alternator belt tension sounds loose to me if its squealing and then report back
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 AT 2:52 PM

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