soundstream15 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I am in no way bashing them, just simply posting this so maybe someone else can help. In August I bought a 170amp alt for my 02 grand am, it lasted a month and the regulator went out no big deal, got it back and was working great. 3 weeks later, I start my car in the morning, I live in PA so now it's winter out. I pulled out of my drive way and my voltage is reading 11.9 so I kept driving and after about 4-5miles the alt will kick in and reads 14.8 This has been going on for a 2 weeks, seems like the alt won't work in the cold and of course it's hurting my batteries and my heat don't work unless alt is working. I contacted mechman a few times and told them my issue, Bryan did say to send it back and they will fix, well I don't want too bc for a alt to shit out twice in like 2 months is not cool, it's a pain in the ass to change the alt in my car, let alone the timing belt. I want my money back or something. But I called 5 times and they said they will call me back and all this and they have not. Seems like I'm being ignored.. Not bashing mechman here, I just need some help. This is a weird situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorFade Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Lmao. This *isn't* bashing them? Whom do you reckon is going to help outside of Mechman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swaggasaur Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Do you have a VCM or any kind of voltage control on it? Quote BHE Wall Build TEAM DC Audio TEAM XS POWER1986 Monte Carlo KMC Nova's 20"4 DC XL's W/ PSI Recones2 DC 5k'sPioneer PRS 8010 Audio Technix 6 XS Power D3100's 1 XS Power D3400 Mechman 220a Alternator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Is your engine an ecotec engine Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundstream15 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Yes n8 ecotech And Tyler fade, just looking for outside help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Look into the issue with the ecotec engines and high output alts. 4 Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorFade Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Yes n8 ecotech And Tyler fade, just looking for outside help. Oh... like, troubleshooting help? I thought you wanted someone to go knock on their door or something. Nvm. Carry on. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 If the alt works at all its probably not the alt. Id think its more of a vehicle issue. Btw charge your batts if they sre dipping into the 11s they may need a top off. You can kill yoour alt by continously making it charge batteries from a loow voltage. Thats not terrible but safe than sorry Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmets Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 That sucks. I have had my mechman for a few weeks now and no issues. Hopefully I don't. Best bet I would say is to wait for mechman to call back. Sometimes things mess up. Doesn't mean its their fault by any means. Hope it works out for you though. Quote http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/177477-slowboring-07-trailblazer-build/Pioneer DEH-80PRSPRV 8MR400-NDY (eight) PRV TW350Ti (6)Sky High 1/0 OFC, 12 gauge and 8 gaugeTM Metalworkz battery terminals 120 sqft HushmatXS Power D3100 (6)Singer 350 Amp Alt Singer 320 (2)American Bass SQL3200 JL Audio JX360/4 Crossfire XS 8K (2) DC Audio XL 15s (6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundstream15 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Ok Nate, I'll check it out. The alt works fine when it finally kicks in. Also what I forgot to mention, I don't use the stock harness plug, mine has something built in where you don't have to use that. Can't take it out either. When it's warm out it doesn't do it. Sadly won't be warm till spring lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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