2001 Mitsubishi Galant Alternator

2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT
75,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Hello, I recently changed out the two drivebelts on my 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. This was my first time changing belts. On the Galant there is no tensioner so i had to loosen the alternator to get the belts off as my Hanes instructed. I then replaced the belts and drove to work. When I drove on the Highway everything was fine. When i got off on the side streets all my dash board lights came on and went dim and my gauges all dropped to zero. I thorught that it might be the alternator so I had it tested and it passed. I then took my battery in and was told that i needed a new battery. Everything seemed great until i returned to the side street and the battery light came on and dimmed. I got on the highway and everything returned to normal. Once i got off the highway the lights came on again and began to dim. Luckly i made it home. Is this an issue with my belts? Night the right tension? Thank you so much for your help?
May 24, 2008 at 8:31 PM
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Hi there,

Just check that the tension of the belt is not to slack, (about 5-8 mm deflection when pressed) also have the alternator charge rate tested, and make sure the battery terminals are clean & tight. Start here.

mark (mhpautos)
May 24, 2008 at 9:39 PM