yeah just car a reputable garage and they said they'll test the system for me.

i still dont think its the alt i mean no light, no hesitating never dies on me while running. you might be right though jesse guess i'll know later today.

 

Sorry...didn't quote. Was reading this when i hit reply :

 

im almost positive you will find its the battery or something draining the battery.

 

hope so cause i aint got no cash for alt right now. although finding was is draining the batt could be a bitch too...

 

thats why i said take it to a parts store h:

free testing and replacement ... a shop usually charges for all that. although many will waive the testing fee if you buy the battery from them

 

yup that where i am going. i didnt know many part stores here but last time the cab driver told me about one. i figured i could trust this cab driver

 

Ah Canada... where cabbies come to give you a boost instead of a ride. And are ok with that.

 

In which case, you can just keep calling a cab for a boost! :canada: :thumbup: :rockon:

A third solution (besides 1. take it to get checked, and 2. just buy a new battery) is to measure the DC voltage yourself, if you have a voltmeter handy.

More info here, for example. Measure voltage after the battery has been sitting around overnight or so; 12.4V or below points to battery not holding a charge.

Also measure voltage while car is running; it should read about 13.5V, which would indicate the alternator is putting out enough juice, which recharges the battery while you are driving around.

Good luck!

 

I think you batt. terminals are just loose. From personal experience, they have to be on there pretty tight. Clean them up well, put anti-oxidation lube on them and make sure they're really tight, you should not be able to wiggle the wires at the post.

 

i had the same problem. turned out the brushes in the alt were worn out. it only tripped the battery light at a slow idle.. simple way to check the alt is to pull the negative terminal off the battery and see if it runs better or worse, or not at all.