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Re: Alternator How-to?? #1356637 08/09/05 04:24 PM
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Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	Have them test it at MORE than IDLE.. They usually just test output at idle. Have them rev it through the range, but yes, look to the belt afterwards. (test tension. no more than 1/4 inch movement pressing in with your thumb. 1/4 is small!!! Problems could be the tensioner, or the belt getting old/stretched. Ray '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: Alternator How-to?? #1356638 08/09/05 04:26 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 48 L LilLowEK OP New CEG\'er
OP LilLowEK New CEG\'er L Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 48	So when we go to the autozone, and they are testing it...put it in neutral and rev the motor? What RPMs would you take it to? 4 or 5000 at a slow rate up and see what it reads??

Re: Alternator How-to?? #1356639 08/09/05 04:35 PM
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Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	They'll do it.. no worries. Ray '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: Alternator How-to?? #1356640 08/09/05 04:37 PM
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OP LilLowEK New CEG\'er L Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 48	Good deal, thanks alot. I'll find out what's going on, and post results if I get any.

Re: Alternator How-to?? #1356641 08/09/05 04:44 PM
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Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	How about: You're heartbroken, or a softie... lets leave it at that. no sense in locking this thread for language.. okay? Ray '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: Alternator How-to?? #1356642 08/09/05 04:47 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 48 L LilLowEK OP New CEG\'er
OP LilLowEK New CEG\'er L Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 48	No bad language. Sorry, didn't know this place was that strict. No problem, edited to save the innocent.

Re: Alternator How-to?? #1356643 08/10/05 02:44 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 48 L LilLowEK OP New CEG\'er
OP LilLowEK New CEG\'er L Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 48	Well guys, I went and looked at my girls car. Everything seems fine. I checked the tension of the belt, felt great to me. The belt is a little beat up, and it could really use a good replacing. Other then that, I turned on the AC full blast, head lights, 4 ways, and cranked up the sterio and there was no light for me. The only thing she was majorly worried about I guess was when the light came on her power stearing went out for a few seconds until she turned the sterio and defrost off. Hmm Autozone said the battery and the alternator are in great shape. I told her to just run it and keep an eye for anything funky. I thank you guys so much. Even if none of what was informed to me wasn't used today, it will be down the road. You guys taught me a good bit about the alternator, etc. Thanks guys.

Re: Alternator How-to?? #1356644 08/10/05 03:09 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	Originally posted by LilLowEK: The belt is a little beat up, and it could really use a good replacing. The only thing she was majorly worried about I guess was when the light came on her power stearing went out for a few seconds until she turned the sterio and defrost off. "I told her to just run it and keep an eye for anything funky." Not very sound advice. I would suggest changing the serpentine belt now as it appears to be the problem and it doesn't cost much to replace it (probably hasn't been replaced since first bought). If it breaks, she will be stranded. "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

Re: Alternator How-to?? #1356645 08/10/05 03:14 AM
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Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	The power steering going out when the light comes on indicates the problem goes beyond the alternator to something that controls both the light and pwr. steering.. Serp Belt. Slipping because it is old. Snapping that belt will cause stranding, PLUS it will fling around, breaking unknown vac hoses, wires, and connectors that you will NOT know what they are (or WHERE they are) and you will be screwed. Repalce the belt. 20 minutes with help (no strong arms.. just a hand to hold the tensioner) Ray '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: Alternator How-to?? #1356646 08/10/05 03:25 AM
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FavoriteMystaque Hard-core CEG\'er F Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,456	The tensioner could be bad, too. The new belt should be snug, 1/4 inch of play, tensioner mark 1/2 way or less.

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