Re: [DML] Alternators

["Jake Kamphoefner" <jakekamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Japheth,

What makes you think it's the alternator?  If the thing is showing 13 volts, 
it sounds fine to me.  If the engine won't crank but you have power, it's 
more likely your starter!  However, if you have the Ducy still on there, you 
should ditch it anyway.  You're on borrowed time.  Otherwise, it sounds to 
me like another issue.

Clean your battery terminals and all the main grounds.  Then make sure the 
wiring to the starter is clean and tight.  Now that you've done that, you 
can get to the most likely source of your problem:

http://www.dmcnews.com/Techsection/starterfix.html

In addition to Ryan's article, see the bulletin the service manual for more 
details.  Judging by your VIN and symptoms, this should fix you right up.

Jake Kamphoefner
001063


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "secret_jedi_guy" <secret_jedi_guy@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 1:39 PM
Subject: [DML] Alternators


>
> Hey guys, I am curious how long the stock alternators last?  I still
> have one and my D' is one of the first 81's.  Last night I had a lot
> of trouble starting it.  I had power to everything electrical
> headlights, radio, AC, cooling fans,etc. , but the car would not
> start.  After hooking up some jumper cables the car started.  I know
> that when you have power, but the engine does not turn over, that
> the alternator is probably going.  After jumping it, it held it's
> charge and was running at 13 volts all the way home(about 17
> miles).  Any thoughts would be appreciated.  I either need a new
> battery or new alternator, and if it's the latter then that will be
> really expensive.
>
> Thanks
>
> Japheth VIN: 1223
>
>







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