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when I say running I mean off the spare battery not engine running... To help me understand the process, the meter has 200mv to 600v from 9...
Pap says :"Check with an amp meter to see how much current draw each fan has and compare both sides. " Not sure how to do that since new to...
Thanks Pap, we can always count on your sage advice. I'll check it out and post results. Seemingly I can move past the alternator for now, at...
Ernie, No Doubt, BillyBob, Todd? Anyone?
No not what you think. So after taking out the alternator again took it to the shop. Bench checked it and it's okay. Metered the 3 connectors...
after one time of being stranded on the road, it is harder to ignore lights. I'm going to pull the plastic plug and test the three contacts on the...
Ok, so got a multimeter and had the battery tender on overnight. Checked the battery today (disconnected & connected) with car off. Metered at...
Thanks D, can you tell me what I need and how to test it?
Lane, me TOO!! I did buy one of those cig lighter testers. It was cheap but I'll give it a go tomorrow. I forgot to mention, it seemed to stop...
btw, the previous belt was off center and not in the grooves which is why it ate half the belt. Opps... Live and learn, just keep trying
So, had the alternator completely rebuilt since it registered "zero" when they spun it. Got it back in place and put in a brand new battery (just...
Lane, any guess at which point? More likely the battery terminal or the alternator which has a green plastic 3 point plug, the eyelet looks to be...
it's not that kind of party. While I do baby the car in some ways, it's a driver through and through. Still under 23k miles but I will drive...
Okay, so the alternator was completely rebuilt and reinstalled, I put a brand new battery in and fired her up. Love that sound, so let it learn...
Got ya. Thanks again, I ordered a couple of new ones from Adv Auto and will put a new one in the kit as well
anyone want to volunteer approximate costs?
By the Way, did I mention that the brotherhood ROCKS !
Todd, you're right about that. I thought about removing the whole tensioner assembly since backing it off all the way still doesn't give a lot of...
Demetrius, yes there is a belt in the tool kit but it's likely 17 years old should we worry about any dry rot? btw, love long beach island.
is there a trick to getting the belt back on correctly ? Or should I buy a couple of new ones at once :-)
