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Electrical Issue
About a half hour ago I'm driving home and as I put on my left turn signal my radio turns off, the interior lights dim, and my ABS and air bag light are on. I kept driving and the radio would cut in and out and I noticed that if I turned off my headlights the air bag light would turn off but the ABS one stayed on. Made it home alright, but I'm not sure why this happened. I did replace the alternator about a month ago, but I don't know whether to suspect that or not because not all of my dash/tree lights came on.
When I get a bit of time I'll check the voltage...assuming the car isn't completely dead.
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Trevor Avondale, AZ 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 126k "BXR6" Sold 3/23/13 1992 LS-L Claret 178k totaled 10/26/09 1987 BMW 325is 60% of the time it works, every time |
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Re: Electrical Issue
Where did you get your "new" alternator from?
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Re: Electrical Issue
Sounds like you're in for a real treat.
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Re: Electrical Issue
alternator...
Keith |
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Before totally writing off the alternator, make sure your battery connections are clean and free of corrosion. Also check the alternator main terminal for the same. Id also inspect the grounds in the engine bay. Hopefully your voltage check wont turn up an overvoltage, which is murder for the systems in our cars.
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Re: Electrical Issue
..It's a rebuilt alternator from AutoPartsWay.com. If I remember right I paid $212 shipped and then I returned my core to them for a refund of $92.
I'm positive it's alternator, all of my tree lights are shinning in my face now..
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Trevor Avondale, AZ 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 126k "BXR6" Sold 3/23/13 1992 LS-L Claret 178k totaled 10/26/09 1987 BMW 325is 60% of the time it works, every time |
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Re: Electrical Issue
Yeah, most rebuilds can fail unless they went through and replaced all involved parts. (something almost none of the rebuild companies do). I would suggest getting one from Maniac. either stock amperage or HO and call it a day.
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Re: Electrical Issue
Ouch Manic is cheaper or the same i believe...
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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Re: Electrical Issue
Only way to go...
Manic! Keith |
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Re: Electrical Issue
Quote:
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Trevor, New Zealand. As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit! |
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Re: Electrical Issue
Just another Manic Monday?
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1991 SVX L JDM |
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Re: Electrical Issue
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Cheaper... Better quality components and construction... Twice the warranty... Free shipping (mention 4747 when checking out either ordering online or by phone) Prepaid label for return of old core... Short of having Christian fly from Dallas to personally install it for you, what more can you ask for? 972-557-5768 .
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Re: Electrical Issue
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Thanks, Keith |
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Re: Electrical Issue
This is so that YOU may be punished by having this song stuck in your head all day like you just did to me.
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Re: Electrical Issue
Thank you.
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