 Alternator Trouble, Glowing with Fire |
 Feb 4, 2009 - 10:53 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 20, '07 From Bakersfield, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%)  |
Ok so I am driving, noticed a burning smell. Traced the scent to my alternator. Now I am guessing it is the positive cable, as the wiring harness seems to be responsible for charging the battery. Anyways, I noticed that the little flat piece of metal that goes to the alternator was Glowing!!! It was burning the little rubber cap and I can see the bolt that secures it is charred as well. I am guessing this is not normal but I have no idea why this is happening and how it can be resolved. Any exact idea why this is and how I can fix it?
Thanks -------------------- 91 MR2 Turbo SW20, 92 MR2 Turbo SW20, 95 Celica GT ST204
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Feb 5, 2009 - 8:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 14, '06 From MN, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I had that problem. Solder in a new power wire, and replace the alt. It should be failing, that happened to me.
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Feb 5, 2009 - 10:32 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '07 From Bakersfield, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
QUOTE (99GT @ Feb 5, 2009 - 5:31 AM)  I had that problem. Solder in a new power wire, and replace the alt. It should be failing, that happened to me. Damn! For real? This is a new alternator. It is under warranty because I got it at Autozone so...... I dunno. I guess I can take it in to someone because I don't do electrical. I don't have a soldering gun or anything and never did that before. Crap.... -------------------- 91 MR2 Turbo SW20, 92 MR2 Turbo SW20, 95 Celica GT ST204
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Random_Stranger Alternator Trouble Feb 4, 2009 - 10:53 PM
stephen_lee whoa, uhm, that didn't blow a fuse? wow mabe y... Feb 5, 2009 - 12:44 AM
99GT Call a friend. Get the alternator tested. Feb 5, 2009 - 11:13 AM GriffGirl Get the alt tested at Autozone. Sounds like it... Feb 5, 2009 - 12:00 PM Random_Stranger Thanks Michelle, but we got it!
This is wha... Feb 5, 2009 - 5:33 PM Random_Stranger Hey guys. For wiring the harnesses or the ground ... Feb 5, 2009 - 10:52 PM stephen_lee if your just adding a wire between the alt and bat... Feb 6, 2009 - 1:24 PM
lagos i was just driving my car and noticed my voltage w... Feb 7, 2009 - 9:16 PM |
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