May the God's strike fury against my car!
09-06-04, 07:56 PM
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May the God's strike fury against my car!
Guys,
As usual I am ranting about my dam car. Apparently my lights decided they were gonna go on strike. My left headlight, both tailights, tag light and the other small bulbs at the front of my car ( flash when u set ur alarm) all have quit working within the last week.
I wanna scream!!!!!!
The car runs like a dream - never have the slightest problems. Never not started, never runs rough or stalls. Just great. But damn I am getting to the end of my patience with this thing. I wanna hang in there because I love the car but I just don't think I can take it much longer.
I don't have the $$$$ to keep pumping into the car - but if I try and sell it I will get raped> What to do?
Jonny
As usual I am ranting about my dam car. Apparently my lights decided they were gonna go on strike. My left headlight, both tailights, tag light and the other small bulbs at the front of my car ( flash when u set ur alarm) all have quit working within the last week.
I wanna scream!!!!!!
The car runs like a dream - never have the slightest problems. Never not started, never runs rough or stalls. Just great. But damn I am getting to the end of my patience with this thing. I wanna hang in there because I love the car but I just don't think I can take it much longer.
I don't have the $$$$ to keep pumping into the car - but if I try and sell it I will get raped> What to do?
Jonny
09-06-04, 09:15 PM
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Does it have a name? 
Seriously, have the alternator checked for what it puts out at idle and at 3000 rpms. you may have a regulator with an open diode causing a burst of energy. AKA- voltage spike, or peak.
Seriously, have the alternator checked for what it puts out at idle and at 3000 rpms. you may have a regulator with an open diode causing a burst of energy. AKA- voltage spike, or peak.
09-06-04, 09:42 PM
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Originally posted by O. L. T.
Does it have a name?
Seriously, have the alternator checked for what it puts out at idle and at 3000 rpms. you may have a regulator with an open diode causing a burst of energy. AKA- voltage spike, or peak.
Does it have a name?
Seriously, have the alternator checked for what it puts out at idle and at 3000 rpms. you may have a regulator with an open diode causing a burst of energy. AKA- voltage spike, or peak.
Yes, I call her Monet - looks good from a distance!! Her middle name is POS
What should it be reading at idle and at 300k?
Peace,
jonny
09-06-04, 10:43 PM
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Originally posted by Dx3
What should it be reading at idle and at 300k?
What should it be reading at idle and at 300k?
09-06-04, 11:53 PM
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at idle it can range between 13.2 and 13.9 depending on the alternators regulator and how strong/old it is.
it should be 13.8 + with some higher rpm's.
None of this is relevant after you get to 55 and the flux capacitor kicks in
it should be 13.8 + with some higher rpm's.
None of this is relevant after you get to 55 and the flux capacitor kicks in
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09-07-04, 01:00 AM
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Originally posted by O. L. T.
None of this is relevant after you get to 55 and the flux capacitor kicks in
None of this is relevant after you get to 55 and the flux capacitor kicks in
I thought it kicked in at 88 -- because those bastids can't handle 90!
09-07-04, 07:31 AM
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Originally posted by O. L. T.
None of this is relevant after you get to 55 and the flux capacitor kicks in
None of this is relevant after you get to 55 and the flux capacitor kicks in
Peace,
jonny
har har har...
09-07-04, 02:45 PM
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What's the year and mileage of your car?
You say it runs perfectly so what other types of problems have you had? Just curious as to why your so frustrated with an SC.
You say it runs perfectly so what other types of problems have you had? Just curious as to why your so frustrated with an SC.
09-07-04, 02:49 PM
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Originally posted by JLSC4
What's the year and mileage of your car?
You say it runs perfectly so what other types of problems have you had? Just curious as to why your so frustrated with an SC.
What's the year and mileage of your car?
You say it runs perfectly so what other types of problems have you had? Just curious as to why your so frustrated with an SC.
Peace,
jonny
09-07-04, 05:32 PM
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If the front end bulbs are burning out regularly, the most basic problem would seem to be a short in your electrical system somewhere. I'd suggest taking the car to an electrical specialist, if there is any such thing in your area. I have a local one I like, but it's probably too far away for you. 
As an afterthought, I did have an odd problem once with a fusable link that was bad, but it only failed when it got hot. When the shop tested it, it tested ok because the system wasn't heated up. Took them forever to diagnose it and I burned up 3 alternators in the process.
Ral
As an afterthought, I did have an odd problem once with a fusable link that was bad, but it only failed when it got hot. When the shop tested it, it tested ok because the system wasn't heated up. Took them forever to diagnose it and I burned up 3 alternators in the process.
Ral
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09-07-04, 06:12 PM
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Originally posted by Dx3
It is a 93 with 165k I have had every electrical problem under the sun, my interior is trashed b/c of the moron previous owner - just search my threads and all will be revealed!!
Peace,
jonny
It is a 93 with 165k I have had every electrical problem under the sun, my interior is trashed b/c of the moron previous owner - just search my threads and all will be revealed!!
Peace,
jonny
Lexus electronics are the most reliable in the industry and this is a rare case. Sorry to hear.
