G lite, Not going off. |
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G lite, Not going off. |
malcolm2 |
Feb 3 2018, 02:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
Took a 3 hour drive to Knoxville today. I watched the volt gauge. Seemed to be irratic. Hung at 11.4. But would jump to 13.5 for a short time them back to. 11.4. G lite was not on during the drive. After a short stop the re start is when the lite stayed on. Guage still at 11.4. I gotta get home.
Auto zone has a voltage reg. Is this a typical symptom of the easy to replace VR? |
malcolm2 |
Feb 5 2018, 05:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
I have had this alternator off 2 times in the last 40k miles. I will not be rebuilding it. I will probably take it apart and see if there is anything obvious. Last time the pulley and shaft were moving in and out. Cause alot of clanking. The rebuilder did that repair for free and said he would not rebuild it again.
You are correct tho. It is one GIANT PITA. Having a 75 requires me to remove the exhaust on that side. Otherwise the unit will not come out. I can loosen it, but it won't come out. Hence my thoughts of a new style Higher Amp upgrade. So I hope to get more miles out of a good high quality, high tech ALT. Belt seems tight. I would guess 1/2 to 1" flex. Spoke, BTW I got your relay today. Installed it and it WORKS LIKE DESIGNED. Thanks. Did you say you could modify the Werhle brand that won't blink with low load? |
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