1-3-2-4 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 When I stopped at the rest stop I saw some of the copper unwinding could of been just touching it when the motor moved im dressed up now so no dirty time for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpar Mod Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 This sounds extremely similar to when my alternator crapped the bed. The gauges malfunctioned as battery voltage went away. I did several posts on the subject as the malfuntioning alternator directly affected performance before it finally caused the Soob to die on an exit ramp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 IThat's a great picture. Scary, but great. Glad you fixed it. Looks like you may have dodged a bullet on having it take out the alternator. Keep your fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 I think I may still replace the alt when I get back just gotta pick up some electical tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I think I may still replace the alt when I get back just gotta pick up some electical tape Good move: electrical tape NOW. If you don't have any issues with the alternator in the next month, you might not have to replace it (don't fix what's not broke is my motto). However, take your car to a good reliable shop to check the alternator and battery; not Schuck's or any of the numerous after market parts places, a quality shop that specializes in alternator repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Good move: electrical tape NOW. If you don't have any issues with the alternator in the next month, you might not have to replace it (don't fix what's not broke is my motto). However, take your car to a good reliable shop to check the alternator and battery; not Schuck's or any of the numerous after market parts places, a quality shop that specializes in alternator repair. Will it took awhile for it to show up the second time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Will it took awhile for it to show up the second timeIs the insulation taped up yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Now it is hard to do stuff while atending a funeral down here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Well crap about to leave and its in the low 40's started the car and it was steaming like crazy it stopped when I gave it a little gas.. Im sure the HG is going its the passenger side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 made it home I think the alternator is still good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Well crap about to leave and its in the low 40's started the car and it was steaming like crazy it stopped when I gave it a little gas.. Im sure the HG is going its the passenger sideIt's pretty normal for the car to smoke when cold. But keep tabs on coolant level in the overflow tank, just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 made it home I think the alternator is still good'Glad you made it home okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 It's pretty normal for the car to smoke when cold. But keep tabs on coolant level in the overflow tank, just to be sure. no man.. this was steam and coolant dripping.. did you see the video? here are some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 no man.. this was steam and coolant dripping.. did you see the video? 'Didn't see your other post until just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arty Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I Sorry I'm late, but yeah. That's 100%, grade A, absolutely the same thing that happened to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arty Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 no man.. this was steam and coolant dripping.. did you see the video? here are some pictures Dude, nice headlights. Where did you get those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 I should of taken care of it months ago.. I tested the alternator on dc and ac and both tested good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Dude, nice headlights. Where did you get those? Direct from japan cost me a decent price but worth it over stock.and I did convert it to LHD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 wow I just had the issue again but this time that wire was wrapped from the alt output.. I noticed when driving to a friends house one of my headlights (HIDS) went out.. and I thought ok.. I did not bump the switch.. So I dont think much of it.. So as I drive home and pull in my head lights turn off and my head unit (Alpine) restarts as if you are just starting the car up.. And i'm like what the hell? So I pull in my space and I turn my blower speed to 4 and sure enough my idle dips, radio restarts and my headlights go off for a split second... I check under the hood and the wire is still wrapped.. So I turn the car off and then restart it and try again with everything on and it does not do it anymore... At this point I'm about to call it a day and just replace the damn alt.. I mean it was a reman anyways when I got the car but it's something I need... I don't think the weather would have an issue on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Looking at the picture of the alternator connection there appears to be corrosion on the wires. I suggest you reterminate the main connection and if you have to cut out any corrodid wiring then splice in a good flexible wire to terminate to. I don't see signs of burning in the picture so that is good as it is a definate sign of a bad connection. Bad high current connections cause voltage loss. The trouble you are having could be coming from another area possibly and not from the alternator. If you have fusible links check to make sure the connections to them are clean and making solid connection. Also make sure the wire from the battery to the main power panel under the hood is in good shape. It would also be a good idea to clean the battery to chassis ground connection. Another possible trouble spot is the ignition switch and connections to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 I checked the connections seemed good when I get home I can type in more detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 So home now and about 3 weeks ago I cleaned the battery terminals and the posts for the cables that picture btw is old back during the fall I did not take one this morning since I was in a little rush but I did check the output and again it was showing fine.. I sat in traffic and turned on my loads again and it was fine :-/ And the main power panel are you talking the box with the fuses in them? I wish this damn snow would all melt so I can start doing work. It can't be the ignition switch since turning things on like the headlights and hi beams and blower on all causes odd idle issues and a drop of almost 500 rpms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Yes, the main power panel under the hood has the fuses inside it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 I gotta check again.. It happened again when I was at the bank I was about to park to count my money and then I noticed the idle got weird then my headlights would go funny if I turn the air to 0 to 4.. something to suck up a lot of power when you turn it on.. so instead of counting I just went to the ATM and shut the car off for about 3 min. Went to leave and it's like nothing happened. Man i sure which I could see the voltage when it goes nuts like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Man i sure which I could see the voltage when it goes nuts like that. Install a volt meter, and maybe a amp meter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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