fawd06 Posted March 4, 2007 Report Posted March 4, 2007 just installed my iraggi 220 amp alternator and when i started my car up the battery light doesnt shut off and when i put the dmm on the battery it read 13.8.. Shouldnt it read 14.4??? any help would be great Quote
Guest MegaloManiac Posted March 4, 2007 Report Posted March 4, 2007 it should read anywhere from 13.8 - 14.4 anything lower you're running off battery. can i ask what kinda car u have? Quote
fawd06 Posted March 4, 2007 Author Report Posted March 4, 2007 it should read anywhere from 13.8 - 14.4 anything lower you're running off battery.can i ask what kinda car u have? 1994 acura integra gsr.. but why is the battery light on? Quote
Guest MegaloManiac Posted March 4, 2007 Report Posted March 4, 2007 hmm.. idk what to tell you lol. u could try this. turn your car on and while the car is running unplug the battery ground, and see if the car stays on or not(alty should take over) Quote
fawd06 Posted March 4, 2007 Author Report Posted March 4, 2007 ok im gonna try that real quick thanks Quote
fawd06 Posted March 4, 2007 Author Report Posted March 4, 2007 ok im gonna try that real quick thanks just diconnected the groound car still runs. i dk what the problem is. batt light is still on Quote
audiofanaticz Posted March 7, 2007 Report Posted March 7, 2007 just diconnected the groound car still runs. i dk what the problem is. batt light is still on Most cars have some sort of a plug that gets plugged into the alt. did you plug that in? maybe it isnt fully clipped in? maybe a wire on the harness became lose while disconnecting or connecting it to the new alt? Quote
fawd06 Posted March 8, 2007 Author Report Posted March 8, 2007 checked the plug took it out no loose wire what so ever.. Quote
str86diesel Posted March 8, 2007 Report Posted March 8, 2007 I actually have the same problem with my Dodge. I swapped out my alternator with a bigger one and had the same issue (except I have a check gauges light that displays). I pulled out the plug and compared the alternators. I've got the issue where my stock alternator has an extra wire going back to the ECM. The replacement alternator fits the stock plug, but if you look at where the plug goes, the aftermarket alternator doesn't have a connection for this signal wire...errggg... So what sucks with my truck is that I am unable to replace my stocker (I've asked all over), instead I have to add a second, but don't have the space in my engine bay due to a fan shroud. So you might be having the same issue and be obligated to run off of a second one like me... Quote 2k6 Dodge Ram 2500...CUMMINS POWERED - SOLD
LSN2meBoom916 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Posted March 8, 2007 hmm.. idk what to tell you lol. u could try this. turn your car on and while the car is running unplug the battery ground, and see if the car stays on or not(alty should take over) Unless you're rollin an OLD SCHOOL (pre 80's) NEVER DO THIS. Most newer cars have a voltage regulator that,in conjunction w/ ur cars computor, monitors system voltage. If you pull the 12v source (batt cable) you're rolling the dice w/ your electrical system. If you DON'T get lucky, the alternator will get so hot trying to make 14.4 volts when it should only have to make enough to compensate the 2volts over static charge (12.45-12-6v) it will wled it self into a big ball of metal internally. Megalo-you yourself said you're not a motor guy, I would not give you carputor advice since it's not my field, so if I were you, I would refrain from handing out advice on motors/electrical. Srry If me sayin so is being mean, but i get this all day at work and it's annoying as hell. Quote COOGLE SAID:"bro thats how we got where we are... buy making messes ...... i still learn all the time you just gota be willing to ruck up some shit" "In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd." ~ Miguel de Unamuno"One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men, but no machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" -Elbert Hubbard"A proud man can learn humility...but he will be proud of that too" ~I forget who.I'm far from perfect and I know it better than anyone, but I hope to be good at what I do, when I do it...Installs I've done:My Integra: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=3161The Lexus : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=1535Law's Maxima: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=5568&hl=Jeff's 2500HD: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=5382&hl=Acura RSX-S: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=3142Z-32 300zx: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=34602004 Civic 4dr: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=8190Trunk/Corner Box: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...c=16036&hl=1969 Chevy C-10: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...c=20319&hl=Seat-Back AMP-RACK How-to: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=9428&hl=Bunch of subs still for salehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...l=lsn2meboom916"It's game night...we're playin......sex."~Quagmire"When disneyland started it was powered completely by orphan children running on treadmills to generate e-lectrissty…and today, them children are New York Yankees". ~Dale Gribble"Fill it with ice...then pour it up to the top of the ice...& Shut da Fu** up!" ~Urs truly.
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