E torque alternator.

[cerbo]

I have a question for you folks with the ET systems. since they replaced my MGU, the new unit has been smelling a little like hot electronics, to the point I can sometimes smell it through the HVAC vents. I am hopeful that its just because its new, but when I put my hand on it after a 30 minute drive, it was almost too hot to touch. I'm worried that's not a good sign. its not making any weird noises or anything. I realize its a generator most of the time, and those get hot, but has anyone else tested how hot these units feel? during the repair they updated the programming for the Etorque system to a newer build as well, and the Voltage seems to consistently be around 14.3 even after an hour long highway run. The old unit (old programming) would generally drop to the mid 13's volts after a short time. I'm just comparing notes here. I really don't feel like waiting another 8 weeks for another replacement if this things calves.

I think HOT is normal.. Mine etorque is working fine and it was hot the last time I went under hood to look things over.

 

[834k3r]

Well, my alternator finally quit Saturday. I was 40 miles from home traveling on two lane highways and I got an alert "Auto Start/Stop Service Required." I changed my display to the battery voltage and sure enough, voltage was at 12v instead of 14v. I watched it the rest of the way home. As it dipped below 11v, warning display of "some systems have reduced power" popped up. When it dipped below 10v, the warning display was "cruise control no longer available" and "blind spot monitoring no longer available." I made it home with the battery at 9.8v.

Calling the dealership today to coordinate towing it to the dealership and getting a loaner.

Edit providing update: Called Chrysler Care. Expedited part. Called dealership to arrange for towing and loaner car. Because it's not under the powertrain warranty, but instead under some "environmental" warranty, it doesn't qualify for automatic approval for a loaner car (according to my SM). Called Chrysler Care again to ask for loaner and towing.

Service department called Friday late afternoon and said it's done. I'm planning on picking it up today.

My timeline (for future thread reviewers):
First diagnosis - 1/20/25
Alternator died - 4/8/25
Repair complete - 4/18/25

Customer care did email me periodically, but the part apparently was sent to my dealership quickly (customer care's last email said there wasn't a part invoiced to my repair order) so the phone call from my service department caught me completely off guard.