Dodge Intrepid Alternators

All cars, your Dodge Intrepid included, have alternators. They're main parts of the charging system, and their job is to turn mechanical energy (motion) into electrical energy (electricity). Put simply, they generate the current required to charge the car battery. They also power many automotive systems, including the lights and displays on the dashboard, the radio, windows, steering, windshield wipers, and even options like heated seats.

How the alternator in your sedan works is straightforward. Your engine runs serpentine and drive belts, which move a pulley that turns a rotor shaft. The shaft spins some magnetic coils, creating a magnetic field. A rectifier captures the resulting energy as AC power, converting it into DC power, managed by a voltage regulator.

Unfortunately, alternators can go bad, their failure often caused by incompatible accessories, bad jump-starts, an overly tight belt, parts damage, or just plain wear over time. Luckily, alternator problems are pretty easy to identify. Just look for the signs. They include:

• Warning lights on the dashboard
• Lighting issues
• Car receiver and entertainment system malfunctions
• A dead battery
• A burning smell under the hood
• Alternator fluid leaks
• A squealing engine
• Failures in electrical systems car-wide

If you see any such symptoms, inspect your alternator carefully, and test your charging system in the process. Replace the alternator if results call for it. Otherwise, change it either every 7 years or every 80,000 to 150,000 miles, whichever comes first

Repair Your Charging System the Right Way -- Install a Genuine Dodge Intrepid Alternator

Mopar designs its charging system parts to work with your Dodge Intrepid specifically, guaranteed. So, you shouldn't put in anything other than a genuine OEM alternator. You're in luck: you can order one online here at our auto parts store. We'll ship it out to you fast, so you can get fixing in no time.