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Wiring issue?
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11-05-2012, 11:54 AM
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?
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11-06-2012, 01:35 AM
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.
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11-06-2012, 08:17 AM
(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?
red 00' zx3 daily driven
I have a little stock pile building of extra parts building, MSG if you need anything 
11-06-2012, 11:11 AM
(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. 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.
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11-06-2012, 12:02 PM
Well I replaced the battery and same thing Is happening, guess I need an alternator
red 00' zx3 daily driven
I have a little stock pile building of extra parts building, MSG if you need anything
11-06-2012, 10:14 PM
Yeah it does
red 00' zx3 daily driven
I have a little stock pile building of extra parts building, MSG if you need anything 
11-06-2012, 10:24 PM
Have you taken a multi meter to the alt yet?
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11-06-2012, 11:08 PM
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.
11-07-2012, 02:04 AM
(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.
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11-08-2012, 01:43 AM
Well it's fixed, just was a broken wire
red 00' zx3 daily driven
I have a little stock pile building of extra parts building, MSG if you need anything
11-08-2012, 02:45 AM
(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.
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2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P 2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come * New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed * |
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