[rasterman]

Corroded grounds, failing alt or both.

 

[mtnchik]

Corroded grounds, failing alt or both.

Would a failing alt cause the smell?

 

[rasterman]

It can, but it could also be another component unhappy with overvoltage. Bad grounds can fake out the alternator- cause it to give too little or too much power. Or both conditions at different times. Most electronics hate spiky dirty power, so this could be something else on the edge of frying as a result.

Either way, start with cleaning & tightening the grounds and then testing the alt output.

 

[mtnchik]

It can, but it could also be another component unhappy with overvoltage. Bad grounds can fake out the alternator- cause it to give too little or too much power. Or both conditions at different times. Most electronics hate spiky dirty power, so this could be something else on the edge of frying as a result.

Either way, start with cleaning & tightening the grounds and then testing the alt output.

Got it! Thanks, rasterman.

 

[bhawk]

I got the airbag problem. I replace my low beams more often than I like too. I just replaced my alternator. If it is make a high pitch whining noise it is about to go? Didn't solve the airbag came on today but it seems more frequent at temps under 15F. Oh and the tailgate is stuck in the open position? Mechanic says it is an electrical issue. I have not try to resolve it as it seems like a time consuming process which means $$$.