Battery/Alt Problems
11-04-2010, 01:21 PM
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Battery/Alt Problems
Well, I went to go to work and I started it then it died real quick, then I tried it again and it started just fine.....Went to work and on the way my voltage guage spikes to the top and the check guages light went on...I noticed that the acutal check guages light was flickering as if i wasnt getting enough power....So I park it and then try to restart it and nothing happens for a second and then it starts, just barely though...So now im guessing that the battery or the alt is bad, does anyone have an idea? I work untill 5 today so i wont have a chance to check anything out untill I get off
, I really hope it starts....Once I get home I can check the alt charge and battery charge with a meter, but I want to see if anyone knows beforehand what it prolly is....
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, I really hope it starts....Once I get home I can check the alt charge and battery charge with a meter, but I want to see if anyone knows beforehand what it prolly is....Thanks
11-04-2010, 01:28 PM
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I've never had a bad alt make my volt meter spike. They've always just stopped tossing power which drained everything, made everything dim.
There is a chance its the Alt/voltage regulator, though.
There is a chance its the Alt/voltage regulator, though.
11-04-2010, 02:03 PM
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Thanks, now how bad is it gonna be if i drive around with it like this, considering it starts back up? And im a noob when it comes to anything electrical but where can I find one of these, auto parts store like Napa? Also, where is this located so I can fix it?
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11-04-2010, 02:53 PM
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11-04-2010, 03:21 PM
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11-04-2010, 05:06 PM
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im pretty sure that the voltage regulator is internal to the alternator. ive never heard until now that the VR is external. if i am right and it is internal then you just need to replace the alt and its really easy to do
11-05-2010, 07:41 AM
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Don't continue to drive the vehicle. You are driving on battery power and may get stranded somewhere. In you model the voltage regulator is in the PCM. I would have the alternator checked to see if it is good. If it checks out good you may have a voltage regulator or wiring problem.
If it checks out bad, replace it and see if that corrects the problem or if you still have a problem. Then look at the wiring/PCM.
If it checks out bad, replace it and see if that corrects the problem or if you still have a problem. Then look at the wiring/PCM.