power problem=[
07-09-2009, 04:21 PM
#1
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Houston
Posts: 297
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
power problem=[
so i have subs in my car that my brother installed, that used to be a direct problem. my car wouldnt start because i believe he didnt hook it up right. i took my car for a free testing on the alternator and battery. the guy said i have a bad alternator and my battery was just not charged enough. so i find out that its not that i have a bad alternator, its just that i had the wrong one in -.- so i replace with the right alternator, and now i can barely push start my car. the subs are unplugged and everything. i charged battery for about 20 minutes and it started up, but it still only last a few minutes. im 90% sure its somthing to do with the installed alternator because i was losing power as i drove. any suggestions?
07-09-2009, 06:56 PM
#3
be professional
Re: power problem=[
Where are you getting these alternators?
What were the results of the test? Battery voltage only? Was the alternator putting out any voltage?
Did you check the alternator fuse in the under-dash fuse box?
What were the results of the test? Battery voltage only? Was the alternator putting out any voltage?
Did you check the alternator fuse in the under-dash fuse box?
07-09-2009, 07:05 PM
#4
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Houston
Posts: 297
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: power problem=[
the guy that tested my car said the battery was fine but uncharged. needed to get a new alternator though. pretty much the alternator didnt fit the brackets on my car. the new 1 does. i dont know the battery voltage or what to look for in a fuse. im noob to cars and trying to learn. if you could explain i would be happy to look
07-09-2009, 07:23 PM
#5
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Monterrey, MX
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: power problem=[
a neighbor told me about a test if you want to check if you alternator is working fine..
and is starting the car and disconnect the battery and if the car still running your alternator is fine
and i think your new alternator is bad... you need to replace again
the voltage when your alternator is working s/b 14V or 14.5v approx..(is when your car is started)
and the voltage when your car is off s/b 12V or 12.5 approx.
and is starting the car and disconnect the battery and if the car still running your alternator is fine
and i think your new alternator is bad... you need to replace again
the voltage when your alternator is working s/b 14V or 14.5v approx..(is when your car is started)
and the voltage when your car is off s/b 12V or 12.5 approx.
Last edited by BluE-EK; 07-09-2009 at 07:26 PM. Reason: more info!
07-13-2009, 09:31 AM
#7
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Houston
Posts: 297
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: power problem=[
ok got the a/c belt on and it will start. but after about 10 minutes of driving it starts to lose power -.- i will turn off the car and it wont turn back on. il wait about 20 minutes and then i will turn on again. confused. help plz
Trending Topics
07-16-2009, 08:37 AM
#9
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Houston
Posts: 297
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: power problem=[
ok. went and got the alternator tested and they said it was fine. but i went ahead and had it replaced anyways. put it back on charged the car for a few minutes and it still does the same thing. re-tested it by taking off the positive wire and still dies. common folks really needing some help here
07-16-2009, 11:06 AM
#12
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Houston
Posts: 297
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: power problem=[
i checked the fuses, from what i can see all of them are still good. not sure on the exact fuse number for the alternator, i think someone told me 15. but its good. i see that there are two wires coming from the alternator, both attaching in some way, then combining in the end. i see one goes 1 way, and the other is going to a plug thats not connected. my step-dad(mechanic) told his friend not to worry about that wire when installing it. and i dont know where it could or would hook up to. im trying to find an installation how to or where the wires go, but i dont know. il try and get a pic of it up
07-16-2009, 11:23 AM
#13
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Houston
Posts: 297
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: power problem=[
the red is where is the wires connected at the alternator,
the green is the mysterious plug
the teal is where the wires meet up and go into a strange t type connection. im not sure if anything is connected in there or was it just taped to be out of the way.
07-16-2009, 11:41 AM
#14
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: ct, 86zero
Posts: 689
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: power problem=[
i guess u could just have a bad alt...try checking ur battery power again maybe ur alt is fine now but ur battery is dead...just throughin suggestion....gl man
07-16-2009, 11:55 AM
#15
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Houston
Posts: 297
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: power problem=[
nah, this is a replaced alternator. if its messed up again. that would be crazy. i've charged the battery just to have it die again.
07-20-2009, 07:11 AM
#21
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Houston
Posts: 297
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: power problem=[
ok i got it. im not too sure what happend. i checked the fuses, took out fuse 15 and put it back in. had a guy come to the house and checked it.fuse 15 missing. wtf. and bam i have my car again
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
hondastrtracr
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
16
01-27-2008 09:16 PM
EG6[B16A1]
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
6
06-28-2003 09:03 AM
