Car dead
#16
it sounds like the alternator to me, basically your car is running 1-2 days cuz its running off the fresh battery, i had a brand new optima in my car had it idling for a while at a car show, and the car just cut out, i spoke to a friend of mine and he said that the issue is with the alternator, i have yet to get my car checked cuz something else happened, but i'm almost positive you'll need a new alternator, i would suggest uppin' it to a 200amp as well since you have an after market system. that's what i think, lol. please someone chime in with the correct answer. so i can fix my car too. hahaha.
Last edited by Big Steve; 04-22-08 at 12:15 AM.
#18
how much power is your system pulling? It may very well be killing the alternator. Thats what happened to my old 89 Corolla GT-S. It took me 3 alternators before I wised up lol
And an "Autozone" or "Schucks" type of store will only test it if it's out of the vehicle. A Wal-mart or Les Schwab type place can test it for free while it's still in the vehicle.
And an "Autozone" or "Schucks" type of store will only test it if it's out of the vehicle. A Wal-mart or Les Schwab type place can test it for free while it's still in the vehicle.
#19
Your std alternator should be enough for the job. The obvious thing for me is the power steering. Do you need to top it up? If so then suspect that alt is drenched in steering fluid. and on it's way out.
#20
I replaced the battery again less than two days ago. Took the car out today and at a complete stop, the battery light came on and the car died. I was lucky to get it started right after (it barely started). Then I got the car home.
So, if I get the alternator changed, can you recommend where to get it, what kind, output, price for part and install, etc. I want to get this replaced during the weekend if possible. Thanks.
So, if I get the alternator changed, can you recommend where to get it, what kind, output, price for part and install, etc. I want to get this replaced during the weekend if possible. Thanks.
#21
I replaced the battery again less than two days ago. Took the car out today and at a complete stop, the battery light came on and the car died. I was lucky to get it started right after (it barely started). Then I got the car home.
So, if I get the alternator changed, can you recommend where to get it, what kind, output, price for part and install, etc. I want to get this replaced during the weekend if possible. Thanks.
So, if I get the alternator changed, can you recommend where to get it, what kind, output, price for part and install, etc. I want to get this replaced during the weekend if possible. Thanks.
its not an overly complex job, you could do it yourself after ordering the parts from carson, but if you really arent up for it i recco either LMW in monrovia, or Dynamic Auto in what i think is Bolsa? talk to son.
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