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Perth
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May 2003
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 Car died no power???WTF
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Tue, 19 August 2003 02:22
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I got home last night and had to move the car once i had turned it off went to click it over, nothing it was just clickin, so i hooked the battery charger up to it came out in the morning it started first click, so off i go to work.
About 15 minutes of stuck in traffic the lights went dim my stereo started beeping (i think it has a low power beep) and my window wipers move like a snail and it just wanted to stall. so i kept reving it so it wouldnt stall my inicators wouldnt work the lights basically turned off.
i reckon it the alternator or the battery
suggestions?
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NSW - Sydney
Registered:
August 2003
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Re: Car died no power???WTF
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Tue, 19 August 2003 02:26
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i had a problem with the car clicking when i go and crank it over.
it turned out to be the dizzy, it had too much oil leaked into it, had that cleaned up and never had a problem again.
although for you it does sound like the alternator or the battery, see if you can test that the alternator is pumping out enought juice and the same for your battery.
i tend to get one size bigger than what is recommended for my car to run the amp and stereo with no problem.
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Banned user
Location:
ADELAIDE - The Drift City
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Car died no power???WTF
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Tue, 19 August 2003 03:15
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fairly easy one to work out what it is.
get a multimeter and put it on voltage, place across the battery when the car is running and you should be getting 14.5 volts from a healthy alt.. anything less then 12V and its catus.
then.. place accross battery when your cranking it to start... if this dips to way low volts then that shows the battery isnt holding a charge.
I'd put my money on the alt
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Car died no power???WTF
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Tue, 19 August 2003 05:37
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Also check your earth leads (battery->engine, battery->chassis) and make sure they're in good condition and free from corrosion. A bad earth can cause all manner of electrical problems.
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Location:
Perth
Registered:
May 2003
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Re: Car died no power???WTF
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Tue, 19 August 2003 05:49
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sweet i'll try that!
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