Alternator Issues
#1
Posted 08 October 2004 - 10:57 PM
#3
Posted 10 October 2004 - 08:59 AM
You need to find out what the actual amperage that is being drawn from the alternator and if it is higher the rated amps of the alternator. Most paths have some sort of protection that would blow if it was drawing excessive current. Have you added any high power audio equipment? If so, maybe your current requirement is higher than your alternator can supply or the combined loads exceed the alternators ability to supply it. The alternator should have atleast the ability to supply about 20% more than the maximum demand when you are running the electrical system full bore.
Good luck,
"I know you think you know what I said, but what you need to know is, I did'nt say what I meant"
#4
Posted 10 October 2004 - 09:06 AM
Attached is the typical charge diagram, probably not what is on your truck, but it should give you seome idea of the paths.
"I know you think you know what I said, but what you need to know is, I did'nt say what I meant"
#6 Guest_Berlineta_Z_*
Posted 11 October 2004 - 11:16 AM
#9
Posted 13 October 2004 - 06:07 PM
I suspect your alternator is putting out max in trying to keep up with the demand load and that will burn one out in no time. That's why you need to find out what the demand current is and size your alternator accordingly. It may also be trying to support a high resistance short that is adding to the normal demand.
In short, you can keep buying larger and larger alternators and never solve the problem. I strongly suggest taking it to an auto electric shop.
Good luck,
"I know you think you know what I said, but what you need to know is, I did'nt say what I meant"
#10
Posted 13 October 2004 - 09:39 PM
#11
Posted 13 October 2004 - 11:59 PM
#12 Guest_tagto138_*
Posted 14 October 2004 - 07:46 AM
#13 Guest_BigNasty_*
Posted 14 October 2004 - 12:57 PM
I dislike Advance As alternators after having 4 within a years time due to shoddy parts, IE: the internal voltage regulator on every single one went bad quickly as well as one exploding immediately after installation.
Reply to this topic
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users