Battery/Alternator Problems

By October 10, 20081 Comments Read More →

1997 Lexus SC400 Electrical Problems

My question concerns the 97 Lexus SC400 listed below. The functions, controls and display lights stopped working on the climate control unit in the dash above the stereo. It looks like it is simply a blown fuse, but I have checked them as far and as much as I could figure out how and which ones to check.

2003 Nissan Maxima Clicking Noise In Engine When Starting?

My 2003 Nissan Maxima was making a clicking noise when I was trying to start it. It wouldn’t start so a passerby tried to give me a jump. It didn’t work and everything was dead after that.

By November 27, 20070 Comments Read More →

My Car Keeps Killing My Alternator – Why is This Happening?

Hi there,my alternator is only charging at 10v. Now this is the third alternator in 12 months that has done this. I have had them replaced with refurbished ones each time.I changed the battery as well to a deep cycle sealed but it still keeps killing alternators.

Why Does My Car Battery Drain Down Over Night

My wife drives a 1991 Honda Accord. Great little car. Still runs great. It has one serious problem which it has had for several years now. The battery rapidly drains when the car sits for a couple of days. I replaced the alternator and battery each more than once to no avail. I used an amp meter to check drains on various cables while removing fuses and relays, one at a time.

1999 GMC Pick Up Dash Warning Lights Flash

I own a l999 GMC PU 5.3 liter engine 85,000 miles battery lite 1 second, flash low fuel lite 1 second, flash security lite 5 seconds, flash no fuel gauge, no transmission indicator, ABS lite constantly on, seat belt lite constant vehicle still runs this is intermittent

2002 Ford Taurus Engine Died and Won’t Start

I have a 2002 Ford Taurus. My husband was sitting in it with the air on and the car was in park. When he looked down the MPH gage was going up and down so he turned the radio off and could not hear the engine revving at all.

1995 Chevrolet Camaro – Battery Goes Dead Now and Then

I recently replaced my 1995 Chevrolet Camaro v6 engine with a point 2002 6-speed 1L engine. Every three days, the battery goes dead and I would have to jump-start it.

1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan Dies and the Voltmeter Reads Low

I have changed the alternator of my 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 1.8L engine but the battery still will not charge. The car dies and the voltmeter reads low.

Engine Won’t Start Just Clicks

I have a 1996 Ford Explorer 4.0L Auto Trans with six cylinders. It will not start. Battery power is good.

1996 Ford Explorer – Won’t Start Just Clicks

I have a 1996 Ford Explorer 4.0L Auto Trans with six cylinders. It will not start. Battery power is good.