Latest Forum Post
S-Africa,Uganda,World to join illuminati to be Rich call +27673888284
S-Africa,Uganda,World to join illuminati...
Try to join illuminati to become a Billionaire call +27673888284
Try to join illuminati to become a Billi...
Verified Pregnant Spell to help you have Kids call +27733445570
Verified Pregnant Spell to help you have...
How to bring back your lost Love who left you call +27733445570.
How to bring back your lost Love who lef...
In Usa,Uk,etc best Court spell to Win Court Cases call +27673406922
In Usa,Uk,etc best Court spell to ...
Philadelphia,Usa (No.1) Love Spell to bring Lost Love Back call +27733445570.
Philadelphia,Usa (No.1) Love Spell to br...
Strong Revenge and Death Spells to fight Enemies call +27673406922
Strong Revenge and Death Spells to fight...
U.S.A best Money Spell to solve financial problems call +27673406922
U.S.A best Money Spell to solve financia...
Germany made best qulity SSD Chemical Solution call +27673888284.
Germany made best qulity SSD Chemical So...
S-Africa,Uganda,World to join illuminati to be Rich call +27673888284
S-Africa,Uganda,World to join illuminati...
|
|
|
1987 Olds electrical problems
|
|
|
| |
|
|
kymerikal
New User
Feb 17, 2009, 10:05 AM
Post #1 of 5
(1862 views)
|
1987 Olds electrical problems
|
Sign In
|
|
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
2.5 L4
68,000 miles (yes, only 68,000)
Here's my current problem: The "CHARGE" light on the dashboard is lit up and the battery voltage reads lower than it should (it's down in the yellow when it should be in the white). Running the engine won't charge the battery. The headlights are dim and the turn signals and emergency flashers all flash much slower than normal.
Here's what happened: The "CHARGE" light came on when I started the car a few days ago and I noticed that the battery was losing charge.
Here's what I've tried: I'm using a NEW battery, having recently gotten rid of the old one which was not charging and which according to the guy who tested it at Pep Boys had dead cells.
I really appreciate any suggestions anyone might have!
Brad 
|
|
| |
|
|
Double J
Veteran
/ Moderator
Feb 17, 2009, 11:55 AM
Post #2 of 5
(1858 views)
|
|
Re: 1987 Olds electrical problems
|
Sign In
|
|
Sounds like the alternator failed.
Alternator keeps the battery charged.
Stop at Autozone or a parts chain and they will check the charging system (alternator) for free.
Keep in mind,driving the vehicle when its not charging will result in the vehicle breaking down .
Once the charge in the battery depletes,the vehicle will stall out.
|
|
| |
|
|
kymerikal
New User
Feb 17, 2009, 12:48 PM
Post #3 of 5
(1855 views)
|
|
Re: 1987 Olds electrical problems
|
Sign In
|
|
Thanks, Jim. I'll have it checked out.
However, I replaced the alternator only about a year ago. If it's not the alternator, are there other possibilities?
|
|
| |
|
|
Todd Norton
User
Feb 17, 2009, 6:10 PM
Post #4 of 5
(1846 views)
|
|
Re: 1987 Olds electrical problems
|
Sign In
|
|
these alternators tend to fail regularly
make sure you dont over tighten the belt, if it has a spring loaded tensioner, be sure the alignment is good and it moves freely I believe napa has a 5 year guarantee on theirs with road side assistance , good luck Todd
|
|
| |
|
|
kymerikal
New User
Feb 20, 2009, 7:55 AM
Post #5 of 5
(1836 views)
|
|
Re: 1987 Olds electrical problems
|
Sign In
|
|
Yep, it was the alternator. Thanks!
|
|
| |
|
Auto Repair Home
SEARCH
WHO'S 
LOG 
