Alt Trouble, wiring problem?, back from the dead, can anyone help? Options

[jcbass7]

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Here is exactly what happened.

First, the work i did on my car today.
-changed oil
-added some more transmission fluid
-plugged the CC back in
-re wired three prosport gauges (wired them into the power and ground from the stereo)

Ok now here is the problem that occured.

First the RPM gague died. then i tried to roll the windows down and those didn't work
neither did the sunroof. then after driving about 10 miles the voltage got so low (i have a voltage gauge) that i pulled over. Slowly she went down lower and lower. then i tried to drive across the street into a parking lot to get off the road. The car was at about 9 volts. Once i stopped in the lot she started smoking. I immediatly shut her off (feering fire) and checked under the hood.
Coolant was spilling from the throttle body area, pinpointed it to the coolant line funning into the throttle body..

anywhoo any ideas?
I had a similiar problem three weeks ago, where the stock 3s alt died. I replaced it with a 5s alt and now this happened.

I have to get back to base by monday at 1830.. or 6:30 for you civilian folk


while i waited for the tow truck i got really cold so i popped the hood and sat on the top mount intercooler it kept my butt plenty warm

This post has been edited by jcbass7: May 28, 2007 - 2:00 PM

[alltracman78]

That's what the voltage drop test I had you do does.
Check from the stud to the other end of the wire [battery pos terminal].
.15V means the wire is in good condition. Assuming it was done correctly of course [no dig at you man, it's hard to tell online what someone is doing at their house.. ].


That battery should have lasted longer than 10 min. You probably have a weak or bad battery. Or something in the car is draining it.
Most batteries have a 1hr reserve time. Basically meaning they will run your car for roughly 1 hour with all accessories off. The redtop should last longer of course.

[jcbass7]

That's what the voltage drop test I had you do does.
Check from the stud to the other end of the wire [battery pos terminal].
.15V means the wire is in good condition. Assuming it was done correctly of course [no dig at you man, it's hard to tell online what someone is doing at their house.. ].


That battery should have lasted longer than 10 min. You probably have a weak or bad battery. Or something in the car is draining it.
Most batteries have a 1hr reserve time. Basically meaning they will run your car for roughly 1 hour with all accessories off. The redtop should last longer of course.

I didn't want to risk having the car get stranded.. but once i upgrade my AAA to the 100 mile tow limit then ill take a stab at it and get towed the rest of the way if i need it

Anywho, I made it back to base, took the train to boston and had a friend drive me back from there.
The car is back home along with my HID's that came in seconds after i left....

once i get home again I can try to fix the problem.... I'm getting sick of one issue after another..I just want the car to run reliable so i can spend my time improving it instead of repairing it..

This post has been edited by jcbass7: Feb 20, 2007 - 1:05 PM