idle keeps dropping when i use electrical stuff
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Re: idle keeps dropping when i use electrical stuff (DC2 Mang)
i have that same problem with my 90 gs. i got my alternator checked, and it was fine. i've been driving with it and nothing's gone wrong. i just don't like it.
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Re: idle keeps dropping when i use electrical stuff (DC2 Mang)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DC2 Mang »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does the car have trouble starting when it sits for a while?
and has your battery light ever come on?</TD></TR></TABLE>
takes close to 2 seconds for the car to start in the morning.
and has your battery light ever come on?</TD></TR></TABLE>
takes close to 2 seconds for the car to start in the morning.
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Re: idle keeps dropping when i use electrical stuff (Rhythmsnewsn)
When the car is cold, you should turn on the accessories first for a couple of seconds and then crank the car over. This allows your fuel pump to prime.
Does your gauge cluster and other interior lights dim? If it does then it might be your alternator.
Does your gauge cluster and other interior lights dim? If it does then it might be your alternator.
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Re: idle keeps dropping when i use electrical stuff (adip315)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by adip315 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When the car is cold, you should turn on the accessories first for a couple of seconds and then crank the car over. This allows your fuel pump to prime.
Does your gauge cluster and other interior lights dim? If it does then it might be your alternator.</TD></TR></TABLE>
my clock and radio light dim
Does your gauge cluster and other interior lights dim? If it does then it might be your alternator.</TD></TR></TABLE>
my clock and radio light dim
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Re: idle keeps dropping when i use electrical stuff (DC2 Mang)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DC2 Mang »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">check your alternator output with a digital multi-meter, it should be around 14 volts i believe</TD></TR></TABLE>
eh how the hell do i do that?
eh how the hell do i do that?
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Re: idle keeps dropping when i use electrical stuff (dc2rtek)
First you are going to need a digtal voltage meter. Second you are going to ground the meter(black probe) to the battery and touch the (red probe) to the battery. Do it first with the car off to get a base reading. It should about 11.7-12.9 anything lower I would have the battery checked. Now start the car and let it come to idel. It should now read 14-14.6 volts. If its below 13.8 volts I would have the alt checked. Make sure all belts are good. And make sure all of your ground point on the chassie are good. Motor-tranny-battery have grounding straps. 
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