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The alternator replacement thread, Fixed! |
VaccaRabite |
Aug 12 2018, 07:07 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Waiting on the side of the road for a flatbed to take me home.
Engine ran great. Charging system not so much. Driving along. Lights started going dim. Car started bucking. Only 5 miles to home but it wasn’t going to make it, and no shoulders to pull over safe on the little farm roads. So I pulled into a spot I knew of and shut it down and parked it and now I wait. McMark had said earlier he wasn’t sure about the charging system. But the alt light was not on and no issues before now. So. What’s the alternator I need to buy? Maybe a new VR as well? I guess I should test the battery and make sure it’s okay too. Zach |
VaccaRabite |
Aug 13 2018, 08:19 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have AAA gold so my tow was covered. As I gain confidence with the car and drive it further I’ll maybe up my service.
Did a test this morning with a spare VR I had. Battery charged overnight. With a newer VR (the one on the car last night when it failed) the Alternator light did not turn on when I put the key in. With the old rusty “spare” the light lit up on key in, but did not turn off when the car started, even after I revved the engine. Oh. And WHY AM I NOT WORKING ON A MONDAY you ask? Electrical storm last night took out power to the upper floors of my house (without tripping the breaker) at about 2:30 am; so now I’m waiting for the electrician to see what the damage is. At least 1/2 my House has power. :-/ |
1adam12 |
Aug 13 2018, 11:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 209 Joined: 25-May 17 From: Chino Hills, CA Member No.: 21,132 Region Association: Southern California |
I have AAA gold so my tow was covered. As I gain confidence with the car and drive it further I’ll maybe up my service. Did a test this morning with a spare VR I had. Battery charged overnight. With a newer VR (the one on the car last night when it failed) the Alternator light did not turn on when I put the key in. With the old rusty “spare” the light lit up on key in, but did not turn off when the car started, even after I revved the engine. Oh. And WHY AM I NOT WORKING ON A MONDAY you ask? Electrical storm last night took out power to the upper floors of my house (without tripping the breaker) at about 2:30 am; so now I’m waiting for the electrician to see what the damage is. At least 1/2 my House has power. :-/ I don't know man... sounds like the beginning of 'War of the Worlds'. If Tom Cruise runs by your house, you should run too! Just say'n lol |
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