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Old 08-24-2006, 11:01 PM
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So, My alternator recently went out on my Mustang. I had it refurbished at a local shop, they fixed it and tested it and all tests came back that it was working fine. So i reinstall the alternator on my ca. It still was acting like the alternator wasnt doing its job. So i thought maybe the battery was still just drained. So i charge up the battery and stillnothing i turn the car on and the battery meter just gradually goes down. Any ideas on what esle this could be having issues with. I checked all my connections twice, they are all good. SO any ideas, or solutions would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 08-24-2006, 11:02 PM
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Do you have power to the alt?
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Old 08-24-2006, 11:03 PM
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I dont have a multi meter to test it, but as far as i know
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Old 08-24-2006, 11:06 PM
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I dont have a multi meter to test it, but as far as i know
Those are the things that will f**k you, you need to know for sure. Don't assume anything. If the alt shop tested it and it's good, well something is either wrong with their test or your car.
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Old 08-24-2006, 11:09 PM
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True, I guess i will have to go buy one and see, other than that any ideas?
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Old 08-24-2006, 11:13 PM
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True, I guess i will have to go buy one and see, other than that any ideas?
Nope, gotta check for the proper power first!!
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Old 08-24-2006, 11:14 PM
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could be something as small as a loose or bad alternator connection on the output, just gotta get in there and hope the problem is obvious when u come across it
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Old 08-24-2006, 11:16 PM
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if that and the ground is good or the wire going back to the negative, then couldnt tell ya
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Old 08-24-2006, 11:19 PM
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Thats why i said i have to go buy a multi meter...


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True, I guess i will have to go buy one and see, other than that any ideas?
Nope, gotta check for the proper power first!!
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Old 08-24-2006, 11:23 PM
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Thats why i said i have to go buy a multi meter...


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True, I guess i will have to go buy one and see, other than that any ideas?
Nope, gotta check for the proper power first!!
Yes I know, hence my response!!
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