post oh dear....broken the car (alternator)

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knightrider150 · #1 Post by **knightrider150** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 9:53 pm

sigh.... any guesses before i look tomorrow boys? 
 
the other day i went to use my car and the batt was dead...boom ....jumpstarted it and off i went...used the car fine for 2 days then last night after comming out of the night club i went to use my car to get home and boom...... dead... 
 
bumpstarted it and off i went ( slightly embarresing as i had the girl i just pulled in the passanger seat 
( volt meter in the car showing the normal reading ) ...worked fine...got home.. car getting lots of lovley charge from the alternator 
 
i used to car today everything working fine 
 
came out of the pub just now and got into the car ......started fine... but watched in horror as my volts just dropped infrount of my eyes 
 
only just got it home...stuttering as the batt stuggled to even give a nice spark 
 
what could this be? ......im charging up the batt and will run a couple of tests tomorrow 
 
i hope its not the alternator i had it uprated and reconned because the stereo system in my car used to make the lights flicker when bass came in 
 
can batterys die like that? just stop picking up charge? 
 
maybe a earth wire or ive fried the main power feed? 
 
suggestions ? 
 
james

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SprintV8 · #2 Post by **SprintV8** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 11:19 pm

How old is the Battery and wot make. 
 
Are you running amp's with the Stereo and are they live all the time?.(Poss Draining Battery). 
 
Where did you get the Alternator from and is it charging don't rely on the Volt gauge inside the car use a separate meter. 
Also check the connecter on the back of the alternater they do burn out. 
 
Try disconneting the battery when you leave the car and see if it's start's later when reconneted?(Next day).

knightrider150 · #3 Post by **knightrider150** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 11:34 pm

im charging up the batt tonight and will run some tests tomorrow 
 
lol...getting home was touch and go ! 
 
batts only 2 years old..but it has had to be charged up alot ( when the old altinator was duff

Jod Clark · #4 Post by **Jod Clark** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 6:43 am

A two year old battery may well be getting upset with the loading your stereo system is putting on it. Car batteries are designed for loads of power all in one big hit, for operating the starter. Being continually discharged by a large power amp or big headlights can cause internal damage and will stop the battery accepting a full charge. 
 
Similarly, running the battery hard will also make the alternator work harder and wear out quicker. First stop would be a new battery. There is space in the bay for a larger battery if you are prepared to modify the clamp to fit..

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BDN712V · #5 Post by **BDN712V** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 8:25 am

HAve you topped up the battery at all? 
 
Tim

knightrider150 · #6 Post by **knightrider150** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 9:54 am

i havent topped it up ...no.. 
 
it does sound like a goodsed batt....... 
 
i have had to charge it up from flat alot when i had the old altinator on it.. its been working fine for two months...with the uprated altinator <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"> 
 
 
maybe its not earthered properly? 
 
problem with the regulator on the alternator?

Carsreunited · #7 Post by **Carsreunited** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 11:31 am

......still got a fanbelt? Is it adjusted correctly?

knightrider150 · #8 Post by **knightrider150** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 12:28 pm

looks like the batt is had its last cigge ! 
 
its been on charge all night.. not enough to start the car 
 
drop tested it .......and turned on the lights and just watched the volts drop on the multimeter. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/sick.gif ALT=":x"> 
 
there was no amps in the batt either <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /frown.gif ALT=":("> 
 
so i guess we can say i have one shagged batt <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> 
 
is it easy to get hold of a batt for a dolomite sprint ? is it a easy size to find ? ...what info do i need to get one or if i said the name of the car and the model most places will know?

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AndyS · #9 Post by **AndyS** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 1:23 pm

get the voltage/wattage off the old one or look it up in a manual what battery is used on the sprint. I'm sure Halfords or any good factors will have one.

knightrider150 · #10 Post by **knightrider150** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 1:24 pm

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AndyS · #11 Post by **AndyS** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 1:28 pm

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knightrider150 · #12 Post by **knightrider150** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 1:36 pm

im so tempted to walk into halfords and ask for a battery for a dolomite sprint

AndyS · #13 Post by **AndyS** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 2:17 pm

Why don't you. At the end of the day, you looking for a 12v neg with about 40 amp per hour. I'm sure some modern day cars still use the same. 
 
Ask an oldish fella, he will know what a Dolomite is! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /laugh.gif ALT=":lol">

knightrider150 · #14 Post by **knightrider150** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 2:27 pm

got a new batt on it....been driving about in a jaguar XJR while im fixing the dolomite! WHAT FUN <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... ns/eek.gif ALT=":eek"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"> 
 
anyways...did not solve it...taking the car across to my bro in law to have a look at ( auto electrics bloke ) ! how handy!

knightrider150 · #15 Post by **knightrider150** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:06 pm

the altinator had blown up 
 
 
again! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... ns/eek.gif ALT=":eek"> 
 
 
must be the 260 watt x4 speakers and subwoofer <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /laugh.gif ALT=":lol">

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