 Weird electrical issue - Brakes hit = power loss |
 Oct 17, 2011 - 11:38 AM
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Alright guys so here is the story...
I was on my way to work this morning and everything seemed fine. I hit my brakes to slow down for a corner and right as I did so my stereo turned off, my clock reset, and the car stuttered for like a half a second. After a brief "what the hell was that?" I turned off my radio (thinking this was a possible cause) and kept driving. The rest of the entire drive I noticed my dash lights (more so my clock) would dim ever time I hit the brakes. Its as if the voltage is dropping drastically for a split second but then going back to normal. I've yet to do any troubleshooting as I'm currently at work. Just wanted to see if anyone had any idea's that I could try out once I get home. --------------------  |
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Oct 17, 2011 - 12:22 PM
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I would also look into the battery clamps and grounds, which would be my first thing to suspect
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Oct 17, 2011 - 2:27 PM
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QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Oct 17, 2011 - 6:22 PM)  I would also look into the battery clamps and grounds, which would be my first thing to suspect Any specific grounds? The terminals themselves should be good (i'll double check) as I used the gold plated for the positive (no corrosion issues). A long time ago I swapped out the ground cable from the batt to the chassis with a 4awg wire. I wonder if it may have come loose. These are great suggestions guys, keep 'em coming!! -------------------- |
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k-weaver Weird electrical issue - Brakes hit = power loss Oct 17, 2011 - 11:38 AM
RabidTRD Bring your car to an Advance Auto Parts or a Autoz... Oct 17, 2011 - 11:52 AM k-weaver man...I can't tell you how many alts i've ... Oct 17, 2011 - 12:14 PM stephen_lee battery and alt wiring.
grounds to engine.
these... Oct 17, 2011 - 2:33 PM Batman722 nm Oct 17, 2011 - 8:51 PM RabidTRD Going through alts like that, do you have a sound ... Oct 18, 2011 - 9:01 AM
k-weaver QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Oct 18, 2011 - 2:0... Oct 18, 2011 - 11:33 AM cjh4l22 ^if so, look into higher output alts. I found one ... Oct 18, 2011 - 10:40 AM stephen_lee grounds and clean the contacts on the alt & ba... Oct 18, 2011 - 1:43 PM dudeofchaos Have you unplugged the dash fuse? Oct 18, 2011 - 1:54 PM mkernz22 Well I can say the almost the same thing happens w... Oct 18, 2011 - 2:56 PM stephen_lee I notice a bit of a drop in voltage too. we have a... Oct 19, 2011 - 8:54 AM k-weaver QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Oct 18, 2011 - 7... Oct 19, 2011 - 3:25 PM k-weaver I think I may have found the issue....
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