Alternators on Gassers?

dgeist · **Posted:** Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:46 am

So, I have a buddy with some odd electrical problems (mostly brake light bulbs and fuses with very short lives, dimming lights for no reason, etc.). I'm thinking either BCM grounding/short, battery, or the Alternator as the likely sources. He has a Renegade 3.7, though (and I've only ever worked on a CRD). Does the gasser alternator assembly have the same decoupler pulley as the CRD and are there any other noteworthy differences in the electrical setup between them? I haven't had a chance to dig into the problem yet, but want to prepare myself with as much info as possible for this weekend.

Dan

HoosierJeeper · **Joined:** Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:23 am **Posts:** 1218

Here's a few pics of mine, if these help. Let me know if you want different ones!

His being a Rene though might have the higher capacity alternator, not sure if that makes a difference or not though.

dgeist · **Posted:** Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:21 am

Thanks. The housings are definitely different, but the stator size and output rating appear to be identical. None of the auto parts stores list a pulley on the notes like they do for the CRD...

Leeann · **Joined:** Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:19 pm **Posts:** 523

Yes, the Rene has a higher output alternator, but no decoupler like on the CRD.

Not a great pic, but then engine bay of my '05 Rene:

EDIT: found a better pic

dgeist · **Posted:** Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:28 am

Thanks, all. Looks like it's even easier to get to than on the 2.8 and the serp belt looks easier to reach as well. Hopefully this'll solve my buddy's electrical issues.

Dan

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