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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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Re: My possessed car - video
get a mm tester and check the battery voltage. maybe the battery is no good, maybe the alternator is not producing 13.8 volts or higher.
its one or the other, or a bad battery connection.
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Re: My possessed car - video
please post when you find the source and the solution.
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Re: My possessed car - video
What is the alternator putting out???
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Re: My possessed car - video
if the battery is charged up and functioning properly it will run for 30 miles without an alternator.
No lights or accessory on of course. |
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Re: My possessed car - video
my friend and I need to go slightly more than 30 miles to get this car though...
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Re: My possessed car - video
Check the ground on the backside of the manidol passenger side. There should be a 12mm hex head holding it on. Make sure it is a good connection and that it is tight
Tom |
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Re: My possessed car - video
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Quote from Ricochet: I just replaced the alternator and battery, dremeled the ground points, continuity is good between battery and chassis, and it's still doing this ****. Sense that doesn't even happen when the battery or alternator is bad, I would suggest maybe looking for a problem other than the alternator and the battery if you have tested them already. Keith |
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Re: My possessed car - video
Took a glance at the fsm and it says to check or replace fan belt, check alternator, check terminals for improper contact if the charge light is on at idle which his is slightly.
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Re: My possessed car - video
Pardon my ignorance, where is the fan belt?
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