Hoping for some of that fairy dust over the next few days when I take my GP back for its re-test. Just a few more trips to and from work and then I try again.Quote:
Originally Posted by scottydoggs
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Hoping for some of that fairy dust over the next few days when I take my GP back for its re-test. Just a few more trips to and from work and then I try again.Quote:
Originally Posted by scottydoggs
Sitting in the car currently waiting on a friend. Got charging system failure message. Odd.
Car was off in acc. When I turned it on got 14v no problem.
Off then watched the volts (thanks to 5 button DIC) started to tank below 11.0v. Then battery saver message.
Yup she needs a new battery. Just great.
sounds more like a bad alt to me.
Volts are there when the car is running. Before I replace battery ill check it out. I have no clue when the battery was changed so could be due.
Looking round here a few ppl have had this issue 2 outta 3 were new battery's and fixed
took the plastic engine cover off and removed the subwoofers from my trunk. oil change sometime this week.
Why did u take the sub OutQuote:
Originally Posted by locuno1
i hear ya, its winter and batterys die out this time of year all the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Monkey
but when it says "charging system failure", thats the alt most of the time, it should always show up to 14.0 on the alt, even with a bad battery.
when volts drop, the alts not putting it out anymore.
Whole drive home had 14.49vGot home sat in driveway had lights rear defrost radio wipers interior lights and phone plugged in charging. Dropped to. 11.3 and held for 5 mins.
When I got the charging message the car was off. Alt not in use no?
amp blew a few weeks back so i'm going to rebuild my system from ground up and going in a different direction with the subs since i got a deal on crutchfield 130ish for two 10" subs and a boxQuote:
Originally Posted by raverockstar
Mine had that message too, and my battery is shot, so i'm guessing yours is too? Never got while it was running and driving.. so probs not alt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Monkey
if it says that when off it could be the battery, a good old load tester will tell the story.
threw a battery tester on my battery said it was shot, so pretty good idea it was the battery. Might as well throw a tester on it to double check though.Quote:
Originally Posted by scottydoggs
Let me know how it turns out. I haven't decided to do that, or have my buddy detail it. He says his favorite color to do is black.. and they are legit when he is done.Quote:
Originally Posted by sLpGPGT
been thinking of trying that stuff too.
Drove the car to work... first time in about a week. Been in the garage this whole time. I usually get to listen to lifter tap... but now I have other things to listen to.Quote:
Originally Posted by dsmuts
I had to replace my battery about two months ago. Having to use a booster pack 2 out of every 3 tries was getting old.
I mandate this post as **** that needs done to the car:
Cooling fan assembly - Have Cooling Fan 2 Control Circuit code even after replacing fuse and relay.
Rear calipers - Leaking... having to top off the brake fluid every week. At least It is getting flushed good.
Might as well go with drilled/slotted rotors in the back while I'm there.
Drive the car till something else fails.
Bill's pics are teh lamesauce :p
Installed Racetronix Fuel Pump Rewire!
Getting ready for YT Rockers, N* and injectors
:)
Cross out the rear calipers.
Brand new AC Delco OE calipers... both sides for $142 and some change. No core charge and 2nd day shipping.... why Amazon Prime is the ****.
Amazon prime is the ****. worth every bit of it!Quote:
Originally Posted by NegativeOne13