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My possessed car - video
srsly, wtf. I just replaced the alternator and battery, dremeled the ground points, continuity is good between battery and chassis, and it's still doing this ****. After it warms up and the rpm's drop it will slowly bog down and die at idle.
No smoke, fluids, or funny noises coming from the engine. I'm selling it tonight to a buddy driving down from Massachusetts and need to know if this could possibly be a quick fix, or something worse. I want to sell it for an honest price so if it's an exploded engine, fine he can take it cheap. Just want to find out what's wrong.
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Brian Last edited by Ricochet; 01-09-2009 at 11:44 PM. |
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Re: My possessed car - video
Oops ok the vid just loaded..... I rescind my last post lol. Given that it seems random enough and it does it more while the car is vibrating/revving, could be a loose harness or wire? Electrical issues are such a pain in the a$$!!
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Chris "A person convinced against their will, is of the same opinion still" New?? Find the downloadable SVX Online Service Manual Here RECOMMENDED READING for newer SVX owners Here some cool info if not fully accurate. Last edited by SoCal LS-L; 01-09-2009 at 02:38 PM. |
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Re: My possessed car - video
Its gotta some related to battery/alternator. How are the connections going to the alternator?
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Re: My possessed car - video
I checked everything with an ohm meter, all wires are connected fine. This new alternator came out of a perfectly-running svx.
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Re: My possessed car - video
What happens if you measure the volts across the battery when you rev like that? If that's not a charging system or ground problem, I'll be surprised.
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Re: My possessed car - video
With that kind of lighting, I'd almost be inclined to think it had to do with the regulator in the alternator - wavering output with engine speed, regulator could be broken.
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-Jason (8/23/07-Present) 1995 Subaru SVX LSi (197k) Polo Green (#1102) 03/95 Mods: DDM Tuning 4500k 35w Low Beam HID, 100w H3 Bulbs, Extra Ground Cables, 15 minute $12.96 mod, svxfiles designed transmission mount (), sporting a "new" tail light bar, silver BBS rims, custom power steering cooler (one that doesn't dump ATF constantly), new negative lead cable, no more third or fourth gear (1977-Present) 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (81k) Silver (12/01/2011-Present) 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 5MT (97k) I have a bad feeling about this. -Obi Wan Kenobi |
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