Alternator red hot and smoke coming out.

[easym]

I have a 2001 pontiac grandprix GT, I changed my transmission fluid and then I reconnected the battery and started my car, then smoke started coming, I opened the hood, I saw insides of alternator glowing red hot ( not to mention it was a hot 100 degree weather). Does that mean it is time for a new alternator?

 

[ls1mike]

All the cars I've had I have never had that happen, but you probably need a new one.

 

[ctechbob]

You sure it isn't just the color of the windings? Usually they are an orange/red coated wire.

Either way, it is probably dead, although you probably should investigate why.

 

[atikovi]

Smoke probably from spilled atf on the exhaust. Why did you disconnect the battery? Is the alternator light on or is it making noise?

 

[eljefino]

You probably finished off a diode.

 

[andrew_j]

Pontiac did build excitement….