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#1
Charging system failure
SE Level Member
12-23-2019
Charging system failure followed by battery saver active when it dies it resets everything and starting disabled comes bk on dic sometimes bypass is needed others its not... I've changed starter, battery, alternator, terminal wires, electronic ignition switch all the fuses are new relays all look good... car starts engine runs just fine then suddenly after driving a while or car being on a while battery will die even while in drive it starts to idle really slow, lights dim, then engine shakes and kills... idk what to do next
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#2
Re: Charging system failure
12-24-2019
Check the battery cables at both ends. Look for corrosion at the connections and where they ends are crimped onto the cable. Likely it's something super simple like corroded battery cables.
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#3
Re: Charging system failure
SE Level Member
12-26-2019
Those have been changed also . I did just recently find out that my alternator is also grounded to my starter. So now im kinda at a hault bc dk exactly how the wiring is suppose to be. I should have a positive ground and my ignition wire connected to the starter solenoid. But now where does the positive lead from alternator go? Or can i remove that lead completely
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#4
Re: Charging system failure
GT Level Member
12-27-2019
i believe the positive from alt goes to fuse box on firewall. there should be a terminal off to the side.
im a bit confused about positive ground- do you mean you have a good ground or do you have positive connected to ground?
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#5
Re: Charging system failure
Donating Users
12-28-2019
Not positive, but double check the harness on the alternator. I left mine disconnected once and it did what you described. Do you ever see more than 12v? Might be that harness or the alternator you put on is bad. Was it a refurb?
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#6
Re: Charging system failure
SE Level Member
12-29-2019
Yes it was refurbished.... i never really check voltage bc i was unsure how to use the volt meter but i will check it ouf today. And by positive lead i meant just the red positive cable
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