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rgravelle · 04-05-2005, 06:34 PM

Finally my car work, but.. i think it was because of the rain and the humidity... but anyone know why ?? is it maybe a piece of my car is broken.. or like the alternator have almost, no more "power" or... i dont know.... he had a big difficultys to start it.. i start it today with the big sun and the tralalala...... i needed to boost it with my boost pack... so

is it the alternator?? cause i went to canadian tire to test my battery and he said that it was good again...

anyone had or have the same prob?? or i just need to drive it in a pool of acid :P

camry-4-ever · 04-05-2005, 10:38 PM

Sounds like you have a loose connection. Check all connections from batt. to starter and to ground. Starter might be going out.

rgravelle · 04-07-2005, 07:20 PM

mmmm well do you know where is the "ground" ppl tell me that i dont know where is it.. is it on the motor?? and the starter, ill check that up and ill talk to you bout that

Ken4 · 04-07-2005, 07:35 PM

Doesnt crank? It could be the starter. It is common for the starter brushes to get worn out. If your alternator lamp on your dash doesnt light up, it is unlikely it is the alternator.

rgravelle · 04-07-2005, 07:39 PM

well yes its cranking... but need a little more power and it will be okay.. .always happen when its big rain outisde... and yea on my board the light: Charge(battery design) and hand brake etcs.. are like flashing

its not the starter i think.. cause i dont here the TIC sound...

***Knailgun*** · 04-07-2005, 07:42 PM

water in the distributor...sounds plausable.....my 2 cents

rgravelle · 04-07-2005, 07:47 PM

what is the distributor ???

Ken4 · 04-07-2005, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rgravelle

well yes its cranking... but need a little more power and it will be okay.. .always happen when its big rain outisde... and yea on my board the light: Charge(battery design) and hand brake etcs.. are like flashing

its not the starter i think.. cause i dont here the TIC sound...

Well if your battery is ok, clamps are tight, starter is ok........I agree, it is most likely your alternator, alternator brushes, or the voltage regulator (also on the alternator).

rgravelle · 04-07-2005, 07:55 PM

well then... should i change the alternator? ... is it better a new one or i can go to a scrap yard ?

***Knailgun*** · 04-07-2005, 07:56 PM

eek, get new alternator...used ones are usually trash w no warranty...get new, you'll thank yourself in the morning