low voltage, battery light on

[Soma576@xxxx]

Hey guys,

for the last two weeks i've had a recurring problem - 
every now and then while i am driving my voltage would drop a couple of volts 
for no apparent reason, then it would come back up on it's own after a few 
seconds. also it will cause the battery light to flicker when i hit higher 
RPM's such as during a quick acceleration. but then it would behave normally 
when i am at 'normal' driving conditions. also, i have never had a problem 
with the battery dying on me while i drive, however it only takes about 2-3 
hours to kill it enough to not to start the car if you leave the doors open. 

anyway, the problem was kind of troublesome before but it didn't worry me too 
much because it always returned to normal after awhile. however, today on my 
way home from work the voltage was down to about 10 volts (just above the 
first numbered tick) with my battery light either on or flickering for most 
of my 10 mile trip home, which was scary because i was afraid i would have to 
get a tow home!!!!

anyone have any idea on what to do or check out? i don't know the first 
thing in troubleshooting this problem, but i can follow anyone's directions 
or ideas. someone suggested checking the front ground strap - where is that 
located? i checked the parts manual and it was quite ambiguous as to the 
"front ground strap".

FWIW, my battery is a couple of years old i believe (haven't brought it in to 
get checked out yet) and i replaced the alternator belt this spring and it is 
good and tight. also, the previous owner of my car replaced it with the 130 
amp (i think that's what it is??) upgrade about a year and a half ago. ALSO, 
is it true that one of the battery straps is on the right rear trailing arm 
bolt? i think i read that somewhere. my car makes a 'clunk' when i make 
turns sometimes (and i had the drive shafts lubed last week) but i haven't 
had time to investigate it fully (body-chassis bolts and trailing arm bolts). 
could this be a contributing factor?

thanks a lot!
Andy

Soma576@xxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102


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