Charging system trouble
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Charging system trouble
Ok Like 2 months ago I was leaving home and my car had a dead battery so seeing how it is 4 years old I went to advance and bought a optima yellow top ,I only have a enclosed sub and aftermarket head unit for plan on a couple more amps in future,So in the last 2 months I have changed the starter and the alternator and have been left on the side of the road 4 times the first time I wasn't running the A/c so it fired off after a few mintues the last 3 times I had to be jumped off the alternator has been checked and is put out the right volts and I have checked Everything I can think of 3 times and dont know where to go from here?My scion does have the NST lightweight crank pulley if that makes a difference
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When you say you were stranded, do you mean the car stalled while driving or was dead after being parked? There is a BIG difference in where to start looking.
Either way, I'd start with checking the wiring connections for my + and - at the battery, following the - to ground and the + to the alternator. If the connections are loose or the wire looks iffy in any way, replace it. If this is the case at all, it might also be a good time to consider a "Big 3" upgrade, especially if you intend on upgrading the audio gear. If you're going to be replacing wire, you might as well step it up.
Either way, I'd start with checking the wiring connections for my + and - at the battery, following the - to ground and the + to the alternator. If the connections are loose or the wire looks iffy in any way, replace it. If this is the case at all, it might also be a good time to consider a "Big 3" upgrade, especially if you intend on upgrading the audio gear. If you're going to be replacing wire, you might as well step it up.
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When you say you were stranded, do you mean the car stalled while driving or was dead after being parked? There is a BIG difference in where to start looking.
Either way, I'd start with checking the wiring connections for my + and - at the battery, following the - to ground and the + to the alternator. If the connections are loose or the wire looks iffy in any way, replace it. If this is the case at all, it might also be a good time to consider a "Big 3" upgrade, especially if you intend on upgrading the audio gear. If you're going to be replacing wire, you might as well step it up.
Either way, I'd start with checking the wiring connections for my + and - at the battery, following the - to ground and the + to the alternator. If the connections are loose or the wire looks iffy in any way, replace it. If this is the case at all, it might also be a good time to consider a "Big 3" upgrade, especially if you intend on upgrading the audio gear. If you're going to be replacing wire, you might as well step it up.
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I have the same problem. once in a while if im parked for more than 10 minutes with the car idling, my car will just shut off. i havent dove into the problem yet, but i have a strong idea its the crank pulley. i too have the underdrive pulley, 2 12inch subs, and a 1200watt amp with a head unit. my money is on the pulley. im gonna pop it off, change the belt, and see if it makes a difference.
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I have the 20% overdrive pulley for the altenator on the way from NST once I get that on I'll let you know if that makes a difference,Thanks for responding
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