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ALTRNTV · 12-26-2005, 07:49 PM

I was on my way home from a club around 2am early Saturday morning. I noticed my gauge cluster lights weren't as bright as always. I didn't think anything of it, just thought it was my imagination. Halfway home, I see a CHP unit on the side of the freeway, and me going 80, I pressed the brakes to slow down a bit. At that point, my headunit turns off.

I thought to myself it was just a loose connection with the wiring of the headunit. I get on the offramp and downshift into 2nd. I press the gas but noticed immediately a lack of power. I also can't go past 3k RPMs. I shift into 3rd and I also cant get past 3k RPMs. I try flooring it, but it's the same. My car starts slowing down and then just shuts off. I put it into neutral so it can roll to the side of the road, where I got it towed back to my house. It won't start anymore. The starter clicks, but it doesn't turn over.

What the hell is wrong with my car? Before I bring the battery to get it charged and checked, and before I get another starter and alternator, I just wanted to ask you guys if you experienced this problem before, so it'll save me some headache.

Thanks. Sorry for the long post.

Ghettokracker71 · 12-26-2005, 07:54 PM

When my integras battery died,it just clicked when I tryed to start it at first,then didn't make any more noise. Do you have an alarm system thats clicking,or is it actually the starter? My alarm was the one doing the clicking come to find out later. Good luck,me thinks check your alt/battery. Unless your battery is old,it usually wont die unless the alt isn't working right.

ALTRNTV · 12-26-2005, 07:56 PM

I was also thinking the alternator. I'll try to fix this damn problem tomorrow. Damn s13's... haha.

Ghettokracker71 · 12-26-2005, 07:57 PM

My s13 alternator is kicking fine(even with that damned system in there,fucking hurts my ears),I've killed the alt(no system,way to go honda),and the battery in the acura,and now I think something else is going wrong..

GL

EDIT: wont go over 3k? Doesn't the ecu 'safe mode' do that,like when your not running a MAF?

Ritz S14 · 12-26-2005, 07:59 PM

Alternator.

ALTRNTV · 12-26-2005, 08:04 PM

Thanks guys. I'm getting a free alternator tonight from my friends wrecked s13. Any more suggestions?

kuramaya · 12-26-2005, 08:05 PM

I agree, Alternator...then recheck all of your wiring to all the aacessories you are running. Are you running a Ground System? Good Idea to with aftermarket electronics..you dont need a full kit like alot run. Only really need Two..One to the Intake Manifold, and one to the otherside of the car but have a stop on the bloack somewhere...run it off your Negative battery cable...

here is a pic of mine

ALTRNTV · 12-26-2005, 08:07 PM

I only have an aftermarket headunit and some speakers. I don't have a ground system.

kuramaya · 12-26-2005, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AkademikONE

I only have an aftermarket headunit and some speakers. I don't have a ground system.

Then its your alternator for sure...but for the headunit wiring make sure its clean..

sdtouge · 12-26-2005, 08:58 PM

altenator again

ALTRNTV · 12-29-2005, 10:40 PM

I found out what the problem was. The terminal that connect the alternator to the wiring harness was all corroded. I was loosening the nut that held it to the alternator and it just snapped off like nothing. It was green and brittle.

I went to Autozone and got a new terminal and now my car runs great now.

kuramaya · 12-29-2005, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AkademikONE

I found out what the problem was. The terminal that connect the alternator to the wiring harness was all corroded. I was loosening the nut that held it to the alternator and it just snapped off like nothing. It was green and brittle.

I went to Autozone and got a new terminal and now my car runs great now.

Good Job!

HyperTek · 12-30-2005, 01:35 AM

hahah offtopic-I saw you roll up to avalon a while back!! lol.

yah diagnosing the charging system can be tricky.. worst ive had was just loosing an alternator belt.. but getting home without one is a bitch.

ALTRNTV · 12-30-2005, 01:40 AM

Haha Austin, you saw me rolling there, or rolling out?

sideview_180sx · 12-30-2005, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperTek

hahah offtopic-I saw you roll up to avalon a while back!! lol.

yah diagnosing the charging system can be tricky.. worst ive had was just loosing an alternator belt.. but getting home without one is a bitch.

yah don't climb mountain walls and you will never have any problems like that ever.

12-26-2005, 07:49 PM	#1
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My car dies I was on my way home from a club around 2am early Saturday morning. I noticed my gauge cluster lights weren't as bright as always. I didn't think anything of it, just thought it was my imagination. Halfway home, I see a CHP unit on the side of the freeway, and me going 80, I pressed the brakes to slow down a bit. At that point, my headunit turns off. I thought to myself it was just a loose connection with the wiring of the headunit. I get on the offramp and downshift into 2nd. I press the gas but noticed immediately a lack of power. I also can't go past 3k RPMs. I shift into 3rd and I also cant get past 3k RPMs. I try flooring it, but it's the same. My car starts slowing down and then just shuts off. I put it into neutral so it can roll to the side of the road, where I got it towed back to my house. It won't start anymore. The starter clicks, but it doesn't turn over. What the hell is wrong with my car? Before I bring the battery to get it charged and checked, and before I get another starter and alternator, I just wanted to ask you guys if you experienced this problem before, so it'll save me some headache. Thanks. Sorry for the long post.

12-26-2005, 07:57 PM	#4
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 38 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My s13 alternator is kicking fine(even with that damned system in there,fucking hurts my ears),I've killed the alt(no system,way to go honda),and the battery in the acura,and now I think something else is going wrong.. GL EDIT: wont go over 3k? Doesn't the ecu 'safe mode' do that,like when your not running a MAF? Last edited by Ghettokracker71; 12-26-2005 at 08:00 PM.. Reason: Mike jones

12-26-2005, 08:05 PM	#7
kuramaya Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 沖縄 , Japan Age: 52 Posts: 1,677 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kuramaya Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I agree, Alternator...then recheck all of your wiring to all the aacessories you are running. Are you running a Ground System? Good Idea to with aftermarket electronics..you dont need a full kit like alot run. Only really need Two..One to the Intake Manifold, and one to the otherside of the car but have a stop on the bloack somewhere...run it off your Negative battery cable... here is a pic of mine __________________ ZEROYON WEBSITE IS HOMO NEW SITE: blacklinux.com/innersanctum/index.php

12-30-2005, 01:35 AM	#13
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	hahah offtopic-I saw you roll up to avalon a while back!! lol. yah diagnosing the charging system can be tricky.. worst ive had was just loosing an alternator belt.. but getting home without one is a bitch. __________________ Keep it Classy

12-26-2005, 07:54 PM	#2
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 38 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When my integras battery died,it just clicked when I tryed to start it at first,then didn't make any more noise. Do you have an alarm system thats clicking,or is it actually the starter? My alarm was the one doing the clicking come to find out later. Good luck,me thinks check your alt/battery. Unless your battery is old,it usually wont die unless the alt isn't working right.

12-26-2005, 07:56 PM	#3
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was also thinking the alternator. I'll try to fix this damn problem tomorrow. Damn s13's... haha.

12-26-2005, 07:59 PM	#5
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 43 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Alternator.

12-26-2005, 08:04 PM	#6
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys. I'm getting a free alternator tonight from my friends wrecked s13. Any more suggestions?

12-26-2005, 08:07 PM	#8
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I only have an aftermarket headunit and some speakers. I don't have a ground system.

12-26-2005, 08:58 PM	#10
sdtouge BANNED Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: san diego Posts: 479 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	altenator again

12-29-2005, 10:40 PM	#11
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I found out what the problem was. The terminal that connect the alternator to the wiring harness was all corroded. I was loosening the nut that held it to the alternator and it just snapped off like nothing. It was green and brittle. I went to Autozone and got a new terminal and now my car runs great now.

12-30-2005, 01:40 AM	#14
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Haha Austin, you saw me rolling there, or rolling out?