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10-14-2002, 09:36 PM
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Alternator Dieing
My alternator seems to be on the way out... The car has been having trouble starting, and the headlights dim when i come to a stop... Could this be caused by jump starting another car off of mine? Chris and I had to jump his car a number of times because it was sitting for a long time... Just my only theory.
 Mike 
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10-14-2002, 09:55 PM
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Hard to say. I've jump started many vehicles over the years (did I mention I love my Optima battery?) and my alternator didn't die until earlier this year.
Its probably your folding mirrors. You better send them to me ASAP so your car can heal  Doug
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker
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10-14-2002, 11:42 PM
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I just replaced my alternator, and my Optima Red Top is also DEAD. I have to take it in tomorrow and try to get it replaced. I don't know if the alternator did it or it was just bad timing.
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10-15-2002, 06:15 AM
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Bad Alt.
Mike, first things first. Are you still running the original battery? Sounds like the alt isn't charging it enough but that might be b/c it won't take what it should. Take it to Autozone or Sears. They'll check the battery for free. If you have an voltmeter you can check the voltage at home. Anything less than 12 volts on the battery when the car is off is bad. As for the alt. when running and idling around 2500rpm it should be producing 13-14.5 volts. How's your belt? Does it need tightening?
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10-15-2002, 06:43 AM
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hey mike, i had the same problems. it was the battery. there was a dead cell, try testing it first before you go and dump the money into a new alternator!
Kelli ps how is school?
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10-15-2002, 10:46 AM
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Re: Bad Alt.
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I'll do that today. DUHHH im so stupid. Ive noticed it slipping at high RPMs.Mike
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10-15-2002, 10:46 AM
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I think I'll replace the battery too for good measure.
Mike
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10-15-2002, 12:09 PM
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10-15-2002, 01:41 PM
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School is great. Everything in life is really working out for me right now. All is well. Thanks How's everything with you? Mike
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10-15-2002, 01:51 PM
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Kelli
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Previous owner of the Princess Pearlie "Dimples" as of 8/6/03 1992 LS-L Pearl 124k "Yeah, that thingy!" owner of the new 1992 LS-L Pearl "Susie" I am a pessimistic optimistic. I think the worst is going to happen, that way when it does, i don't feel as bad, but if the best happens, i am twice as happy.
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10-15-2002, 02:32 PM
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Just teasing Doug
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker
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10-15-2002, 03:33 PM
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10-16-2002, 12:46 PM
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did you buy a neon this weekend by chance, Doug..lol Kelli go to your room your grounded!
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Previous owner of the Princess Pearlie "Dimples" as of 8/6/03 1992 LS-L Pearl 124k "Yeah, that thingy!" owner of the new 1992 LS-L Pearl "Susie" I am a pessimistic optimistic. I think the worst is going to happen, that way when it does, i don't feel as bad, but if the best happens, i am twice as happy.
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10-16-2002, 03:04 PM
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<<go to your room your grounded!>>
Can I take my SVX with me?? Maybe it will finally get a thorough cleaning.
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker
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