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Wiring issue? - jtdanks - 11-05-2012
I need help! Just recently when I've been on that throttle at low rpm, at shift points and even just cruising my headlights along with my interior dash and stereo lights all dim, is this a wiring issue or do I just need to replace the battery?
RE: Wiring issue? - 1seensvt - 11-05-2012
i would say the bat or the alt
RE: Wiring issue? - stupica1 - 11-06-2012
test the alternator by removing the negative battery terminal while the cars running and see if the alternator keeps the car running. If it dies, need a new alternator.
RE: Wiring issue? - jtdanks - 11-06-2012
(11-06-2012, 01:35 AM)stupica1 Wrote: test the alternator by removing the negative battery terminal while the cars running and see if the alternator keeps the car running. If it dies, need a new alternator.
I did that, didn't die. Do I just need a battery then?
RE: Wiring issue? - ZTWsquared - 11-06-2012
(11-06-2012, 08:17 AM)jtdanks Wrote:(11-06-2012, 01:35 AM)stupica1 Wrote: test the alternator by removing the negative battery terminal while the cars running and see if the alternator keeps the car running. If it dies, need a new alternator.
I did that, didn't die. Do I just need a battery then?
Check your battery connections first, then make sure your grounds are clean and not rusted out - all too often a bad ground connection is mistaken for a bad battery. Having said that it might actually be easier to just have your battery tested - but even if it is the battery it's important to make sure your grounds are good and your battery connections are clean and tight.
RE: Wiring issue? - jtdanks - 11-06-2012
Well I replaced the battery and same thing Is happening, guess I need an alternator
RE: Wiring issue? - adamzx5 - 11-06-2012
does the battery light come on?
RE: Wiring issue? - jtdanks - 11-06-2012
Yeah it does
RE: Wiring issue? - Mystake - 11-06-2012
Have you taken a multi meter to the alt yet?
RE: Wiring issue? - hardk0re - 11-06-2012
Also check the wiring behind the alternator on the harness, there are 3 wires there, if any look worn or broken this can cause odd issues with electrical.
RE: Wiring issue? - 2000zx3sct - 11-07-2012
(11-06-2012, 11:08 PM)hardk0re Wrote: Also check the wiring behind the alternator on the harness, there are 3 wires there, if any look worn or broken this can cause odd issues with electrical.That's true my dads focus had a wire missing from the inside of the clip that attaches to the alt.
RE: Wiring issue? - jtdanks - 11-08-2012
Well it's fixed, just was a broken wire
RE: Wiring issue? - ZTWsquared - 11-08-2012
(11-08-2012, 01:43 AM)jtdanks Wrote: Well it's fixed, just was a broken wire
Yup - now you're battery and alternator may have required replacement anyway, but IMO it's always a good idea to look for the cheap fix first.