Dodge Caliber Alternator Noise - Bad Decoupler Pulley Sound

http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2011/01/dodge-caliber-caravan-alternator...
Auto repair article covering a common problem with Dodge Caliber and Caravan alternators causing a loud noise - may sound similar to a diesel engine. A video with sound is in this article demonstrating the noise that could be heard. Premature alternator failure or de-coupler clutch pulley gone bad? Read DenLors Auto Blog to learn about the possibility of a less expensive solution when the knocking noise is coming from the alternator area.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• repair
• auto
• alternator
• noise
• Dodge
• Caliber
• car

[DenLorsTools]

We sell the tools at our website (DenLors Tools). Have to Google for the best price on the parts. Good Luck.

[iitruevibeii]

How do you actually change the decoupler pulley for a new one? 

[DenLorsTools]

@iitruevibeii It takes a special tool. We sell a kit that works on ALL the different set-ups. See our website (denlors tools) and see product - INA 400 0241 10 Decoupler Alternator Pulley Removal & Installation Tool Kit.

[DenLorsTools]

Search Google by typing "DenLors Decoupler" for related articles. First one is on the Caliber in the video. The second article is about Decoupler pulleys design and how to check.

[hatchmonkey519]

my car was making this niose and they guy changed the powersteering pump cause he said it was that. sound was still there. now my car is dead cause it was the alternator. fml. i got 4 days to find one cheap and install it. where is the cheapest place?



[broadbumpah]

Thats exactly how mine sounds now!!! I have an 08 caliber though.