New alternator; not starting
#13
ok, guys...some good news: i found a broken fuse under the hood. i replaced it and i now have power. she even started! now the bad news: after starting it up, the engine ran super high. my idle sounded like i was doing 30. also, a large amount of white smoke flew out the exhaust. ??? i turned it off and waited a minute, then tried again. same thing. i quickly turned it off again. so what did i do now? could the alternator belt have something to do with this? as i mentioned earlier, i'm not sure about how tight it is. i just made sure it was good and taut. how can i make sure it's right? anything else to check? should i try driving it? thanks again, folks...you've been a huge help. and remember: rookie mistakes come mainly from rookies.
#16
GWAKS- Tech Geekifier
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 2,109
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Start first by adjusting your idle down to a sane level. Smoke from the rear isn't an immediate concern unless it never stops.
__________________
-Harry
AIM: NDcissive
CRX and Pre '92 Civic, Engine Tech and Tuning, & Track and Autocross Forum Mod
-Harry
AIM: NDcissive
CRX and Pre '92 Civic, Engine Tech and Tuning, & Track and Autocross Forum Mod