Weird voltage intermittent dropping
So I recently replaced the alternator on my 03 mustang gt as it was burning up and unable to go above 12 volts, now with the new alternator in, it's usually above 13.5 volts at anytime, if I idle for a while in a drive through or whatever it drops down to about 11.2, and the squeek I have in the front end (I think its the ac compressor) stops, once I drive for about 5 or so minutes I'm back up to 13.5-14 volts. Could I have received a faulty alternator?
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ive gone thru 5 before getting a good one. yes its possible
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Guy said he went through 7 alternators on my post and says he went through 5 on your post. Let people who know something comment please. Mr. White fox gt , If you can't answer a persons problem please don't GUESS. I don't think there is a prize for most posts.
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https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/fa...rs-quick-test/
Test voltage across the battery terminals with the engine running. A good alternator should maintain battery voltage between 13.9 and 14.8 volts (14.2 is optimum). Even worst-case, with all accessories turned on, there should be at least 13 volts at the battery. Be sure that the engine is running at a high enough rpm for the charging system to function (especially if running a one-wire alternator excited at a specific rpm). Are you running any power-heavy accessories? |
Originally Posted by maillemaker
(Post 8716405)
https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/fa...rs-quick-test/
So your running voltage sounds good. But your idle voltage does not. Are you running any power-heavy accessories? |
Originally Posted by Newmuatangowner
(Post 8715569)
So I recently replaced the alternator on my 03 mustang gt as it was burning up and unable to go above 12 volts, now with the new alternator in, it's usually above 13.5 volts at anytime, if I idle for a while in a drive through or whatever it drops down to about 11.2, and the squeek I have in the front end (I think its the ac compressor) stops, once I drive for about 5 or so minutes I'm back up to 13.5-14 volts. Could I have received a faulty alternator?
If the AC is on when either of these problems happen, it could be the compressor is locking up at idle (low refrigerant or bad bearing). If the AC is not on it could be a bad idler or tensioner pulley making he racket and locking up. If any pulley is locking up, the belt will be very shiny on either the back or front ribbed surface from the friction and heat caused by a gummed up pulley. |
Originally Posted by RC281
(Post 8716402)
Guy said he went through 7 alternators on my post and says he went through 5 on your post. Let people who know something comment please. Mr. White fox gt , If you can't answer a persons problem please don't GUESS. I don't think there is a prize for most posts.
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Originally Posted by Derf00
(Post 8716691)
Does the voltage drop only happen when you have the AC on or, it doesn't make any difference if the AC is running or not? Is the squeak present when the AC on or, it doesn't make any difference if the AC is running or not?
If the AC is on when either of these problems happen, it could be the compressor is locking up at idle (low refrigerant or bad bearing). If the AC is not on it could be a bad idler or tensioner pulley making he racket and locking up. If any pulley is locking up, the belt will be very shiny on either the back or front ribbed surface from the friction and heat caused by a gummed up pulley. |
Your comment was misleading and a little shameful if you are an actual mechanic. I need no luck, I have my issue diagnosed with out this forum. Check my post for more info.
Should I keep buying alternators ? Ha ha |
Originally Posted by RC281
(Post 8716884)
Your comment was misleading and a little shameful if you are an actual mechanic. I need no luck, I have my issue diagnosed with out this forum. Check my post for more info.
Should I keep buying alternators ? Ha ha |
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