 New Alternator Has problems Charging at Idle |
 Oct 21, 2010 - 6:34 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Aug 28, '08 From Woolwich, Maine Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Tonight while driving around boston, my battery light started to go on and off. I was like great, my alternator that i just got a week ago is a dud. BUT, the battery light was coming on when the engine rpms was over about 3.5k, ALSO the lights would get really bright, all the lights. My father told me he thinks its the voltage regulator from what i told him, which is in the alternator. Anyone have any ideas, looking for any second opinions and or agreement with what my father told me, thanks.
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Feb 17, 2011 - 4:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 28, '08 From Woolwich, Maine Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Sorry to pull this from the depths of who knows where, but I know I shouldn't make a bunch of threads on the same issue.
I am still having problems with my alternator charging. I have replaced it since I last got advice to what could be wrong, so no more voltage spikes to 18 volts  , but now the newer one doesn't want to charge at idle. All connections are clean, belt tension is correct according to Haynes Repair Manual, new battery and negative lead(complete wire that connect battery to ground on the transmission and body above driver low beam), all fuses have been checked and none are blown.Symptoms: Idle(~800rpm) with a load; Headlight, heater on full and rear defrost on: - Voltage output is 12.5-13 volts Idle without a load; all accessories off - Voltage Output is 14.5-14.7 volts 1100 rpms or greater with same load as stated above: - Voltage output is 13.7-14.7 volts 1100rpms or greater without a load: - 14.5-14.8 volts Idk what to make of this, but its starting to really confuse me and make me think more and more that there is something very wrong with my car, but I'm not blowing fuses, so I think its safe to assume there is nothing wrong in the wiring. This post has been edited by barterj: Feb 17, 2011 - 6:34 PM |
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Feb 19, 2011 - 2:42 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 17, '05 From Newcastle / UK Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (barterj @ Feb 17, 2011 - 9:21 PM)  Sorry to pull this from the depths of who knows where, but I know I shouldn't make a bunch of threads on the same issue. I am still having problems with my alternator charging. I have replaced it since I last got advice to what could be wrong, so no more voltage spikes to 18 volts , but now the newer one doesn't want to charge at idle. All connections are clean, belt tension is correct according to Haynes Repair Manual, new battery and negative lead(complete wire that connect battery to ground on the transmission and body above driver low beam), all fuses have been checked and none are blown.Symptoms: Idle(~800rpm) with a load; Headlight, heater on full and rear defrost on: - Voltage output is 12.5-13 volts Idle without a load; all accessories off - Voltage Output is 14.5-14.7 volts 1100 rpms or greater with same load as stated above: - Voltage output is 13.7-14.7 volts 1100rpms or greater without a load: - 14.5-14.8 volts Idk what to make of this, but its starting to really confuse me and make me think more and more that there is something very wrong with my car, but I'm not blowing fuses, so I think its safe to assume there is nothing wrong in the wiring. Your alternator readings are ok, is your battery going flat or are you trying (hoping) to get different readings on your meter? -------------------- 1994 JDM GT4 WRC
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barterj New Alternator Has problems Charging at Idle Oct 21, 2010 - 6:34 PM
Spider77 my suggestion, take a reading, while at idle and t... Oct 21, 2010 - 7:16 PM barterj Thats what my repair manual says too, but both alt... Oct 22, 2010 - 10:06 AM Spider77 both alt's? So you've been through what, ... Oct 22, 2010 - 4:09 PM barterj Belt tension is good, I tested it today and it... Oct 22, 2010 - 7:27 PM Hanyo take your car to auto zone and have them load test... Oct 26, 2010 - 2:11 AM barterj This weekend i'm going to replace all the grou... Oct 26, 2010 - 8:30 PM barterj So i replaced 2 ground wires, hoping that's al... Nov 22, 2010 - 1:33 PM chacha do the alt test....start your car and then pull of... Nov 23, 2010 - 12:57 AM
barterj Video of my issue:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v... Feb 17, 2011 - 4:50 PM chacha change your alt...borrow a alt from a camry...not ... Feb 18, 2011 - 12:31 AM barterj Thanks, i think its just an issue with how autozon... Feb 18, 2011 - 1:04 AM st202gt best is u must try different place to test if your... Feb 19, 2011 - 1:52 AM barterj QUOTE (Driveby @ Feb 19, 2011 - 2:42... Feb 19, 2011 - 11:06 AM chacha yeah...it is a hit or miss with me too...i got my ... Feb 19, 2011 - 11:33 AM lagos I get my alternators from autozone. Sometimes the ... Feb 19, 2011 - 2:09 PM barterj QUOTE (lagos @ Feb 19, 2011 - 2:09 P... Feb 19, 2011 - 7:43 PM barterj chacha, how long have you had yours?
i blew my o... Feb 19, 2011 - 7:50 PM chacha i have had my for a year now still running strong.... Feb 19, 2011 - 8:07 PM zfjohnson07 Stopping at a light and your lights go dim is your... Feb 19, 2011 - 10:51 PM delusionz get an alternator from a toyota parts wrecker, don... Feb 26, 2011 - 6:24 AM
barterj Thanks delusionz, that's what i thought becaus... Feb 26, 2011 - 10:53 PM |
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