2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission oil change gone bad

[rrab1]

guy's changed oil Sunday and hit the back of alternator and now I have no charging at all, I have a code of 1682 need help it's 5:30 a. m. on Monday and I'm on my way to work, thanks Don Barr

 

[John Berger]

Been there, done that

You probably fried the 140 Amp fuse located in the fuse box under the hood. Get one from the dealer, probably about 8 bucks and you should be good to go.

 

[TowPro]

ain't there a TSB or Recall where they put a cover on the end of that nut on the back of the Alt?



I heard about something down that line, but I could not find it on the TSB website.

 

[Thomas]

TSB 08-23-00

 

[JWaters]

Same thing happened to me, I was changing my oil and touch the back of the Alternator with the filter wrench, Got done and drove it and the GEN light came on, It was not charging, I checked the fuse and it was blown. Went to dodge and paid 6. 00 for a new one and everything is fixed!!



Good luck. :--)

 

[rrab1]

Thanks for everyone's imput, it was the 140 amp fuse so while I was at the dealer to get the fuse I also got the rubber boot for the back of the alternator. Now can anybody tell me how to clear the code or will it clear it self Thanks again Don

 

[RKohn]

That one should go away after a few cycles, maybe 10? If not, stop by an Autozone, most of them will check and clear codes free.