Normal Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The generator is belt-driven by the engine accessory drive system. There are several sources of generator noise which include: bearing noise, electrical fault noise, generator or belt pulley misalignment. A generator with certain types of diode or stator failures may also produce an audible noise.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Accessory drive belt
- Loose bolts/brackets
- Generator/pulley