C.Sanchez.A Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 So, I think my alternator quit on me. I was driving and my head unit was bugging out. It would not play sound and the would shut off. I thought it was a loose wire. But later on, all my electrical was bugging out. Then about 2 minutes later the car died. I tried to restart it but nothing. Luckily it died near a parking lot. I pushed it in and a guy was nice enough to boost me. After the boost the car started no problem, then 5 min later (30 seconds from home) the car died again. Form all the happend I'm assuming it's the alternaor not charging. Quote Click Links To View Build Logs 1994 - Mazda B3000 (Daily/Toy/Show) 2002 - Mazda Protege (Daily) 1995 - Hyundai Accent (R.I.P.) 1984 - Bronco II (Restoration Project) Youtube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azagtoth502 Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Yea, sounds like that's the problem. Quote pa-pa-platypus sorry not everybody has a companies nuts so far down their throat they catch every drop ball sweat when it falls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Sanchez.A Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Guess that means I need to get the h.o. one I've been wanting. Quote Click Links To View Build Logs 1994 - Mazda B3000 (Daily/Toy/Show) 2002 - Mazda Protege (Daily) 1995 - Hyundai Accent (R.I.P.) 1984 - Bronco II (Restoration Project) Youtube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blownengine Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Grab a DMM or a clamp meter and test it. Quote 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT (Yea its got a Hemi)Alpine CDA-105KnuKonceptz 0ga CCA Big 3 with Yellow Top 15" SoundQubed HDC3DC Audio 1.2K (Bass)Pioneer 6x9's (Front)Pioneer 6.5's (Rear)Kicker 3.5's (Dash)Sony amp on the highs. (Hey it was free) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Sanchez.A Posted May 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Grab a DMM or a clamp meter and test it. I was going to get it tested to make sure it was the alternater. I'm also going to go over all the wires to see if there are any lose or dammeged ones. Quote Click Links To View Build Logs 1994 - Mazda B3000 (Daily/Toy/Show) 2002 - Mazda Protege (Daily) 1995 - Hyundai Accent (R.I.P.) 1984 - Bronco II (Restoration Project) Youtube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt14 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Pick up a voltmeter from stinger or something to keep a eye on your voltage. Sounds like a alternator problem though. Quote 2006 GMC YukonPioneer HU SHCA ran throughout Crescendo BC3500 One 18 AA Mayhem in a 4th order ZED Levithian 6 channel Rainbow Dual 6.5 comps ran Activehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155628-matt14s-yukon-mayhem-in-a-4th-ordernew-amps-and-bats/page-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Sanchez.A Posted June 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Grab a DMM or a clamp meter and test it. I was going to get it tested to make sure it was the alternater. I'm also going to go over all the wires to see if there are any lose or dammeged ones. This may be a dumb question but I've never used one before. What setting do I put the DDm to? Quote Click Links To View Build Logs 1994 - Mazda B3000 (Daily/Toy/Show) 2002 - Mazda Protege (Daily) 1995 - Hyundai Accent (R.I.P.) 1984 - Bronco II (Restoration Project) Youtube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monergist Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) You can check the voltage of the alternator if you can start the car. With the engine running, set your digital multimeter to direct current (DC) (might be a 'V' with a straight line and a 20 or 200 above it) , and touch the probes to the positive and negative posts of the battery to see if it reads 14.4v. Edited June 2, 2011 by Monergist Quote 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Pioneer AVH-P5200BT Hertz Mille MLK-165 Component System Hertz Hi Energy HCX-165, 6.5 Hertz Hi Energy HCX-690 (6x9s) Audison Voce AV K6 Component System Audison VRX 4.300 Audison VRX 2.250 Sundown 4500D SMD 15" XS Power D3400 (under hood) Three XS Power D3100 (trunk) Monster XLN-201 RCAs DC Power Engineering 390XP H/O Alternator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Sanchez.A Posted June 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 This is what my meter looks like. Is that where I'm Supposed to have it or do I put it on the other side? Quote Click Links To View Build Logs 1994 - Mazda B3000 (Daily/Toy/Show) 2002 - Mazda Protege (Daily) 1995 - Hyundai Accent (R.I.P.) 1984 - Bronco II (Restoration Project) Youtube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Sanchez.A Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Here are my readings... Quote Click Links To View Build Logs 1994 - Mazda B3000 (Daily/Toy/Show) 2002 - Mazda Protege (Daily) 1995 - Hyundai Accent (R.I.P.) 1984 - Bronco II (Restoration Project) Youtube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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