I have a 99 jeep grand cherokee the alternator went out about a month ago .i got a new one put it in it was fine but i noticed when shuting the jeep off the guages went crazy.. it did that a few times that day then stoped .. a week later idling at a light the radio and ac shut off then came back on ..now sometimes when i go to start it will do nothing ... guages go crazy and i have to turn the key again ....2 weeks ago the radio shut off and it stalled it would stard back up but kept stalling i had to rev it then it finially stayed running .. but tonight it did all of the above but i couldent get it to stay running i had to hold the brake and gad jus to leave the gas sation .. sorry this is so long i just wanted to explain this any help is appreciated
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I must assume that this is a rebuilt or reconditioned alternator that you installed, so it is not uncommon to get one that isn't up to standards or had faulty parts. So my recommendation is to take it back to the parts store and exchange it. I've never had any argument from any of them for doing this. When you reinstall it make sure that you get all of the connections secure and properly tension the drive belt. I had a '98 but don't recall if the regulator was integrated with the alternator or separate. If separate, that could also give you problems. Make sure your battery ground is in good condition with no corrosion at the battery or along the length of the cable. Good luck.
I was thinking it was the alternator to but wasent sure..it is rebuilt i talked to someone at adavanced auto and they said as long as its charging they can't do anything thankyou for the post ill check the connections/grounds tomorrow