| Author | Message | ||
     james (Check38) New Member Username: Check38 Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2003 |
Dash lights were flickering and radio was cutting on and off. Got a new battery and replaced the alternator. About 5 days later, the problemcame back. Took it to the shop and they say the alternator is not charging the battery. Any ideas? | ||
| Robert Sublett (Rubisco98) Senior Member Username: Rubisco98 Post Number: 1085 Registered: 04-2002 |
Bad ground somewhere possibly, or possibly a bad alternator if you got a rebuilt.. don't trust the rebuilt alternators if you ask me. Just my .02, Good luck | ||
| james (Check38) New Member Username: Check38 Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2003 |
I bought 2 of em' and neither are recharging. I also checked the wires from the starter, battery, and alternator per will tillery and they were all clean. I did hear that because I have an aftermarket radio and sub amp, that could be causing a possible drain. I'm having that checked as a possibility | ||
| Riley Troy (Freeplay) New Member Username: Freeplay Post Number: 9 Registered: 11-2003 |
Can you turn your radio on when the car is off? Is the remote lead connected to your amp from the back of your deck (usually a blue wire.) That's about the only way your stereo setup could be draining any of your battery. The only thing the constant power does going to your radio is keeps the time and the radio presets. It only draws about 200mA when the car is off. | ||
| Joe Still (Joedisco) Member Username: Joedisco Post Number: 104 Registered: 09-2002 |
I think you're still in the market for an alternator. Many people have been thru several. Took me three rebuilds to fix it. Some say pony up the big$ for new LR original. | ||
| Joe Still (Joedisco) Member Username: Joedisco Post Number: 105 Registered: 09-2002 |
Forgot to mention, when going thru my charging saga I discovered that a burned out dash indicator light will disrupt the charging circuit. | ||
| james (Check38) New Member Username: Check38 Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2003 |
I'm going to take it to an electrical specialist. All my dash indicator lights work fine. That is simply ridiculous for reman. alternators to be that unreliable. People have nothing but bad things to say about Lucas. I can see why!!!!!!!!! | ||
| Bazzle (Bazzle) Member Username: Bazzle Post Number: 53 Registered: 09-2003 |
check charge voltage. After a few minutes at fast idle should be about 14volts Bazzle | ||
| Will Tillery (Will) Member Username: Will Post Number: 198 Registered: 11-2002 |
if you experience intermittent electrical problems which result in Premature Dead Batteries, No Start and No Charge conditions check the following. Ground Connections to Inspect Symptom Connector Number to Inspect Location of Connection Dead Battery/No Charge EI 0-0 Top of right shock tower bracket Dead Battery/No Charge EI 81 Behind the battery at the horn bracket Dead Battery/No Charge E500 On the accessory bracket, behind the tensioner pulley Dead Battery/No Charge EI09 On the inside of the right frame rail, below the battery No Start EI 04 On the right frame rail inside the wheel well, behind the body mount No Start/Starter solenoid relay E205, E220 At the right foot well, behind the trim panel If any are corroded the following steps should be taken to correct the problem: Any corroded connections should be disconnected and tightened to 6 to 7 Nm. (50-60 lb.In.) (If the surface where the eyelet contacts the vehicle is painted, place a star washer between the painted surface and the eyelet.) After tightening the connectors they should be cleaned with dielectric grease. | ||
| james (Check38) New Member Username: Check38 Post Number: 5 Registered: 10-2003 |
Thanks Will. I should know something by tomorrow, and I'll post my results. |
