When I crank my car it makes a rattling noise from the be...


When I crank my car it makes a rattling noise from the belt area under the hood. My [battery](/topics-battery-chrysler/) light comes on also Mechanic's Assistant: Have you tested the battery? Have you tried testing the alt...

When I crank my car it makes a rattling noise from the belt area under the hood. My [battery](/topics-battery-chrysler/) light comes on also Mechanic's Assistant: Have you tested the battery? Have you tried testing the alternator? I took my car to AutoZone and put it on the diagnostic machine and no codes or errors came up I tried making an appointment with your company and it said no appointments available Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2012 Chrysler [200](/topics-200/) Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Chrysler 200 yourself? What have you tried so far? V6 Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? I just lifted the hood and listened for where the noise was coming from. Before that it was making a whining noise when I accelerate

Automotive Expert
Hello and welcome! I ask that you please provide as many details ans possible and communicate with me so we can make your experience here worth 5 stars! I am around most days but not every minute of every day. If you reply while I am offline, I will respond when I am next online. You may be prompted to accept phone service. I do not offer this service, nor do I make the calls but other technicians may make a call and help you with your vehicle needs if you wish to accept this service. That sounds like a interment alternator issue, are you looking to fix this yourself or take it in?

I need a mobile mechanic to fix it for me
Automotive Expert
ok just contact yourmechanic.com and the can schedule someone to come out

Ok thank you
Automotive Expert
your very welcome

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