|
|||||||
| RX-7 2nd Gen Specific (1986-92) RX-7 1986-92 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections. |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
|||||||
| RX-7 2nd Gen Specific (1986-92) RX-7 1986-92 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
|
08-21-2008, 06:45 AM
|
#1 |
|
My minds tellin' me no...
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Posts: 4,043
Rep Power: 22  |
They do check output (or are supposed to). Never buy an alternator that doesn't no come with a Spec Sheet. Even if they are tested, it is only for a few seconds. Diodes got bad sometimes from the alternator being knocked around on its way to the stores.
Bad Diodes can lead to erratic charging patterns.
__________________
1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5 |
|
|
|
08-21-2008, 07:52 AM
|
#2 |
|
Avid Installer
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 71
Rep Power: 18 |
Bad diodes claimed my Subaru's alternator a few weeks ago. It would still charge enough to run the car, but my headlights and interior lights pulsed as I drove the road at night. Luckily the car needed some other work done as well, so it is parked in the garage while I am trying to find a cheap replacement.
|
|
|
|
|
08-21-2008, 01:25 PM
|
#3 |
|
Rotary Fanatic
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 302
Rep Power: 18 |
Is that why my gauge points to 12.5V when the lights are on?
I knew it was something silly like that, i need to replace those.
__________________
My car blows up everytime I start it, it's rotary  
|
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Hybrid Mode
