Alternator Test Questions
- 1998 Chevrolet S-10 Electrical Problem with 120000 miles
- You can watch the volt meter go down til the truck dies. Throws a crank & cam code. I have replaced the alt, crank, cam, & TPS. And ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1997 Dodge Caravan Electrical Problem with 125000 miles
- Buttons that you push to turn on ac and direct air from the outside etc...a small yellow light will turn on when they are pushed to show you...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2008 Suzuki XL7 Electrical Problem with 137000 miles
- Car won't start after lightbulb changed. Driver headlight went out. I purchased a new bulb took the car to a mechanic to have it ...
- Asked by laniecemilan about 3 months ago - 3 Answers
- 1995 Pontiac Bonneville Electrical Problem with 61000 miles
- Would a bad crankshaft sensor or camshaft sensor be more likley to cause stalling in 1995 pontiac bonneville? It pulled a code p0629 and ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Jaguar XJ8 Electrical Problem with 124000 miles
- I have a 1998 Jaguar XJ8 and the battery is new 2nd one, alternator bench test passed as OK. the battery is still not charging. is there a ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 0 Answers
- 2006 Scion tC Electrical Problem with 98000 miles
- My daughter's 2006 Scion has intermittent charging problems. The car is having problems staying running and not starting and we have to rev...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 Ford Escape Electrical Problem with 159000 miles
- Engine can be started by jumpstart ,when cable's are removed engine shuts down and will not restart without a jumpstart. Battery was tested ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 Ford Escape Electrical Problem with 159000 miles
- Engine can be started by jumpstart ,when cable's are removed engine shuts down and will not restart without a jumpstart. Battery was tested ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2003 Ford Escape Electrical Problem with 195000 miles
- My battery light flashes causing my lights to dim had battery and alternator checked both are working gofrod. what could be wrong
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2008 Kia Spectra Electrical Problem with 160000 miles
- The brake light and battery light on the dash flickers on and off. The battery has been replaced and the connections have been cleaned, the ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1994 Ford Ranger Electrical Problem with 160000 miles
- Initial problem, battery gauge 10. Replaced alternator and battery. Battery gauge still reads 10. Checked all grounds. Basically right ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1992 Chevrolet Cheyenne Electrical Problem
- No fire to plugs or coil. Checked Battery under load, checked alternator-fine, new coil checked, new starter and checked ignition module-...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 7 Answers
- 2007 Hyundai Accent Electrical Problem with 59186 miles
- I need to know why when I replaced alternator it didn't help the battery keeps draining and I don't know why
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1994 Saturn SL1 Brakes Problem
- I replaced my alternator about 2 wks ago and still have a problem w my battery being drained. My anti-lock light will come on and a small ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1991 Ford F-150 Electrical Problem with 150000 miles
- Alternater is good but still not charging why
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 2 Answers
- 1995 Honda Accord Electrical Problem with 150000 miles
- Noticed bad scent coming from battery several days ago. Eventually battery seemed to be losing power and needed help starting with help of ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Honda Accord Electrical Problem
- I just put in a new alternator in a 01 Honda Accord. I had the battery tested and charger and it is good. I tried to start the car. Nothing...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Ford Taurus Electrical Problem with 124000 miles
- While driving home the radio and blower died; after this happened the car engine started running rough when stopped and in park. why? My ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Electrical Problem with 180000 miles
- My car is getting fairly old but still runs pretty good. I had the starter replaced but then I was having problems with it continuously ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Electrical Problem with 55000 miles
- I have a 2003 Chevy Cavalier. I just put a motor in it that only has 55,000 miles on it and I bought a used alternator and battery. I had ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Ford Excursion Electrical Problem with 170000 miles
- My battery,interior and headlights flashes,my alternator and battery tested good but my battery gauge goes to the top like the alternator is...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1990 Ford F-250 Electrical Problem
- My husband changed the solenoid on the truck because it wasnt starting by the key. come to find out the rod in the column had came loose. so...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 2 Answers
- 1996 Chevrolet Astro Electrical Problem with 187000 miles
- Trouble shoot a charging system problem. car tested with alternator out of car both battery and alternator tested as okay however the system...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1987 Cadillac Brougham
- It will not keep charge and it have new alternator
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Toyota Camry with 134000 miles
- New battery and rebuilt alternator but car still sometimes wont start.When you turn key it just clicks but lights & radio work. Starts ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Pontiac Grand Am Engine Problem with 147000 miles
- Had crank position senor replaced cause it was bad hoping it would help car start better. Had starter and battery tested and everything was...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1993 BMW 318i Electrical Problem with 19000 miles
- I replaced my alternator 3times and bought a new battery alternators all failed draining my batery what draws rhat much power and cause a ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2005 Mazda RX8 Electrical Problem with 32000 miles
- After my car has been started and is running for a few min, there's a bit of a power drain when turning on the headlights or rolling down ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1984 Jeep CJ7 Electrical Problem with 98000 miles
- My 1984 jeep cj7 4cyl, 5 spd, trys to stall when I turn headlights on at a idle. alternator tests good, voltage does not go below 13 volts ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Ford Contour with 134 miles
- Car needs jumped, machine or tester states battery, alternator and starter okay. Put battery charger on car starts right up within 5 ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2006 Chevrolet Aveo Electrical Problem with 50000 miles
- Installed a new battery. Alternator does not charge and shifter is locked,have to use screwdriver to release. Car starts and drives fine. ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1997 Toyota Avalon Electrical Problem
- The factory car alarm on my 1997 Toyota Avalon is preventing it from starting. I have replaced the battery as it was quite old (2006) but ...
- Asked by lsolaman about 3 months ago - 5 Answers
- 2003 Volkswagen Passat Noise Problem with 162000 miles
- Hi I just bought a 1.9 tdi passat and there is a rattle noise coming from the engine but once you rev the car it goes away just wondering If...
- Asked by Cormac about 3 months ago - 2 Answers
- 2003 Dodge Ram Electrical Problem with 63000 miles
- I left my after market fog lights on in my 2003 Dodge Ram 3.8L pick up truck which resulted in the battery dying. I jump started it and i ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2007 Chrysler Sebring Repair Problem with 98000 miles
- I have an 07 chrysler sebring. I was having problems with it about a month ago, and had my alternator, serpentine belt and battery replaced...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1996 Mitsubishi Galant Electrical Problem with 175000 miles
- I have replaced alternator and battery...not getting any out put from alternator. I took alternator off and had it tested it was good.......
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Saturn SC1 Electrical Problem with 300000 miles
- Car started losing power then would get it back 60 seconds later ,the dash lights(all)flash and flicker and now it wont start
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1996 Toyota Corolla Engine Problem with 27000 miles
- My car has no power when i push on the gas. it's a stick. And also when i turn the ignition there is a clicking before it starts. could ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Electrical Problem with 180000 miles
- 1998 mitsubishi eclipse rs 4 cylinder, we wee going down the oad, ca ran hot, we replaced the thermostat. Now battery lights on, we buy a ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1987 GMC S15 Electrical Problem with 200000 miles
- Headlights kill the engine and troubleshooting has not worked.Tried to bypass the switch but still nothing.
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 Infiniti I35 Electrical Problem with 86500 miles
- Just replaced the alternator and battery on thiis car with an OEM remanufactured alternator and brand new battery. They tested car one ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Chrysler LHS Electrical Problem with 100000 miles
- Battery light is coming on while driving. and car is running sluggish.
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1991 Ford Tempo Engine Problem with 101000 miles
- My starter slowly died. it kept starting slower and slower until finally it wont start and I know the battery is good. Is it the starter ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 2 Answers
- 2001 Isuzu KB280 Electrical Problem with 300000 miles
- I am driving a 2001 isuzu kb280dtlx.my problem is that when the car is running,the battery and oil lights are not going off.replaced the ...
- Asked by kuda about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1986 Isuzu Truck Electrical Problem
- PUT A NEW BATTERY ALTERNATOR STARTER AND WILL START BUT RUNS BATTERY DOWN WHAT ELSE CAN IT BE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 Pontiac Montana Electrical Problem with 135000 miles
- My pontiac montana broke down on me...I have had the battery and alternator replaced an i now am having problems with the van after u drive ...
- Asked by kelca about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero
- Battery dies after Beeing Parker overnight thé alternator is warm s'hydrater
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2004 Toyota 4Runner Electrical Problem with 167064 miles
- My car wont start but it starts when it is jump started the battery isnt dead what is the problem also when it is started there is no power ...
- Asked by tommofdfdf about 3 months ago - 3 Answers
- 2001 Ford Taurus Electrical Problem with 140000 miles
- When driving car shuts off then it would stast running it done this a couple a days, today it shut off and will not start. Like no power to ...
- Asked by bob_cyclone about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Vauxhall Astra Electrical Problem with 98000 miles
- My car battery is not holding its charge. It had this problem last summer and the garage I took it too initially said it was the battery so ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 0 Answers
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