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Electrical Problems? 850 1993

posted by  someone claiming to be erikbgt on  Mon Jan 17 14:35 CST 2005 [RELATED]

Ok so here in atlanta it finally dropped below freezing and well the car is sick. I am having problems starting the car, it sounds like there was an arcing on the battery so i tightened the terminals..ok seemed fine but then driving the battery light on the dash came partially on, sometimes more than others and then sometimes lighter and going away. The manual says its the generator belt is loose, which is the main serp belt which I checked and seemed ok and I find it hard to believe it is loose. So what other suggestions do you guys have / experience, I'm kinda paranoid now that the battery may not be charging fully and I'll end up with a dead battery, but the car runs fine w/ heat on and headlights radio the works, and seems like the batt light gets lighter when I'm running more stuff. Any suggestions?

Also I still have not replaced my knock sensor A6: 1-4-3 yet but have ONLY run on premium and reset the computer every time the CHECK ENGINE light comes on. Would this electrical issues have anything related, I know it sounds silly but hey its a brick who knows.

Erik








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    Electrical Problems? 850 1993

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue Jan 18 06:49 CST 2005
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    Your altenator probably needs new brushes. Take it to an altenator shop to replace the brushes, or DIY.

    Klaus
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    98 V70Rawd(101Kmi), 95 854T(85K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)








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      Electrical Problems? 850 1993

      posted by  someone claiming to be erikbgt on  Tue Jan 18 15:27 CST 2005 [RELATED]

      Ok well I replaced the batt (late nite Walmart run!) because the old one was not sure how old. Cleaned the terminals and good connections (doesnt make that arcing noise now). Started up no problem, but batt light still there not fully bright but barely visible, is it definitly alternator? Going to call mechanic tmw, guess another repair to the brick?

      Erik








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      Electrical Problems? 850 1993

      posted by  someone claiming to be erikbgt on  Tue Jan 18 07:06 CST 2005 [RELATED]

      hmm strangely today the batt light came on till the engine got hot then it went off and stayed off....wierdness but its not as windy today.








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        Electrical Problems? 850 1993

        posted by  someone claiming to be erikbgt on  Tue Jan 18 13:18 CST 2005 [RELATED]

        OK emergency now i was driving and everything started to dim, I lost accessories and then the radio, then the ABS light went on and I was FREAKING out so I barely made it home called my roommate and he went and bought me a batt charger, I'm not sure whats up with the car now but the batt light comes on a bit then fully in the n out, it went out on my way back and suddenly everything came back to life PLEASE help ASAP.








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          Electrical Problems? 850 1993

          posted by  ahles5 on  Wed Jan 19 02:42 CST 2005
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          I would still say it is the alternator. Your Local Autozone or any local shop should be able to run an electrical system check on the car and determine what is wrong. Autozone does it for free as far as I know. I sense a rebuilt alternator is on the horizon. Didi mine in my 93 850 at 80,000 miles. Was not worth the tropuble of replacing only the brushes, bought a rebuilt Bosch of internet with a two year warranty.








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            Electrical Problems? 850 1993

            posted by  someone claiming to be erikbgt on  Wed Jan 19 09:57 CST 2005 [RELATED]

            yeah I'm just going to take my car to my mechanic tomorrow first thing to swap out the alternator for a rebuilt one, don't have the time no the desire to swap,looks like u gotta take off all the power steering and everything else..ugg..







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