Generator Noise Complaint/Condition Chart. Saturn L100/L200/LW200 2002

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 L100/L200/LW200 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Generator Noise Complaint/Condition Chart

Complaint/Condition	Possible Cause(s)	Correction(s)
High Pitch Whine with High Electrical Loads	Magnetic noise from generator	Verify additional electrical loads from accessories (e.g., cell phone, CB radio, radar detector, etc.).
High Pitch Whine with High Electrical Loads	Bearing noise	Disconnect regulator connector if the whine is no longer present; tighten to specification all generator mounting bolts. Reconnect regulator; if whine still exists, replace generator.
Squeal, Click, Chirp, or Squeak Seems To Follow Engine rpm	Serpentine belt	Spray belt dressing on serpentine belt. If noise goes away, replace belt.
Squeal, Click, Chirp, or Squeak Seems To Follow Engine rpm	Generator bearing noise or rotor rub	Check belt tension and ensure all belted accessories are tight. If noise is still present, replace generator.