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  1. GHSTII

    2G How did you get your alternator to charge your standalone system? (FT550)

    Standalone folks, care to share your setup? What was the most effective way to get your alternator to charge without the stock charge light? FuelTech FT550 here.
  2. 2G No crank and No start

    Hello, I need some serious help. I have a 1998 Eclipse GST. It was an automatic and was converted into a 5-speed.Like all the transmission swaps, the reverse lights need to be connected. I read some threads on how to do it and proceeded to follow the step by step instructions that I found. I...
  3. 1G Does anyone know what this bolt is for?

    I did the timing belt and relocated the alternator. It has a number 5 on the head.
  4. sacrileger

    1G Rectifier (MD133171 / MD136839) Test

    I am refurbishing my old alternator which most likely failed due to worn out brushes; however, just to make sure, i am testing all the inner components: the rotor, stator and rectifier. Testing the stator and rotor was pretty straight forward but i found testing the md133171 rectifier...
  5. kodaGSX

    2G Black yellow alternator wire location

    I’m in the process of doing the jays racing alternator relocation and I cannot find the black and yellow wire that activates the light on the dash. Id just like to know where it is routed, passenger side or driver side and which wire loom it should be in so I don’t have to tear everything apart...
  6. Droo

    2G Intermittent alternator charging

    Pretty stumped on what could be causing this issue. Long story short, alternator had “died” on me last week. Replaced the alternator, and everything seemed to be fine and getting 13.6V , but when I went out for the second drive, the car was getting 11.8V just running on battery power, light on...
  7. which alternator to use

    Hello friends.First of all i have to say, im from germany. So english is not my native language. Sometimes, reading Tech. Article is not easy for me, this is why i write this post. please be kind with me.I run Electrical Power steering, a Walbro 450, 2 Spal fans and so on. my Car keeps...
  8. niki_talon

    1G Jay Racing alternator relocation kit problem

    Hi I have the following problem. Installed Jay Racing alternator relocation kit. But I have this problem! The alternator pulley is rubs and rests in the cabin! Any Idea Every help is necessary! Thanks!
  9. Xineth

    1GA Stock Power Steering with JayRacing Alt. Relocation?

    I have a 90' Talon TSI and the previous owner deleted the power steering pump. I'm currently trying to restore power steering on the car and was wondering if the stock pump/belt location will work with the JayRacing alternator relocation. I have all the parts currently just wondering if I can...
  10. James_dsm

    2G Flickering

    When I turn my car on all of the electrical components begin to flash. Fairly new alternator(Duralast) about a couple months old at most. Flashing goes away within 2 or so minutes. Checked battery and alt with a multimeter. Battery checks out, alt ranges from 14.3 to 15. Multiple grounds were...
  11. Gilly17

    2G Cant decide on alternator and other parts

    Hey all, I have a 97 eagle talon tsi awd with the 6 bolt swap and my alternator is on the way out. Im trying to find a replacement, and other parts, but I keep seeing so many conflicting answers that I just need to be set straight. This is my first project car let alone my first DSM and I just...
  12. 1G Burned processor on ecm 1990 eclipse 1g 4g37 MT

    Hi guys i really need help something had blown my ecm processor (pictures bellow) i need some clues what could it be. Fellow mechanic said that it coul be from bad alternator so i measured it with car started on baterry it had around 14.50 volts when i turned every light on even hazards car had...
  13. 2G Low voltage in ECMLink but perfect at alt and batt???

    So I'm struggling to figure out this issue and can't quite find a thread that describes exactly whats going on with mine. I got my new motor built and dropped in. Now on first startup it was running weird and rough(very rich 10.4) so I checked on ECMLink. In link it was showing 6.4v for the...
  14. LSM

    2G Best higher amp replacement alternator options for 2G

    I hope I'm posting this question in the right section! I will admit I'm not great with doing that so I apologize if I'm putting this in the wrong place!I know this question has been posted several times in the past, but the most recent thread I can seem to find is from early 2017. Can somebody...
  15. Seangoodie2

    2G P0622 code/ brake, battery and A/T temp light

    Looking for some help with my p0622 code and a/t temp, brake and battery light on dash. After driving for about 2 or 3 miles my a/t temp, brake, and battery light come on and will occasionally go off but stays on a majority of the time. Ive captured some data logs where it shows the voltage at...
  16. Joe' GSX

    2G 2g Fuse Box diagram help needed

    Ok so I’m replacing the alternator wiring that goes to the fuse box, as recently the terminal was burning red hot at the alternator terminal burning some of the wire along with it . Now Im having issues here ... as to which way my fuses are supposed to be on my car. Ive seen 2 different styles...
  17. AtrelleFrance

    2G Car voltage drops when below 1500rpm

    I'm about to take my 97 GST to a auto electric shop on the 27th and figured I'd ask the forums and see if someone would be able to guide me to a fix before then. My problem is the tach kind of stalls and jumps when getting up to speed, and when idling the voltages reads lower than expected on...
  18. 2G Car keeps shutting off in neutral, completely died driving

    Hey guys, so i got my 97 gsx recently, it had an alternator problem, got it tested and failed so i threw a new one on, car drove fine for about 12 miles,(did a 3rd gear pull to 6k rpm) and kinda just shut off on me and wouldnt turn back over, i checked the hoses/loose cables i couldnt find...
  19. 2G Alternator isnt Charging

    Im installing a Fueltech 450 on my 1996 2G Eclipse GST. but i had a lot of problems with the MPI when i tried to connect the fuel pump, basicly i resolved it making a new instalation just for the fuel pump, and with the spark, i had a similar problem, i just made a complete new conexion with...
  20. Resolved 1G Charging issues

    Charging issues please help;For context, I recently installed a new motor (4th time doing one so I don’t believe I missed anything)The car won’t stay running unless it’s on a battery charger. I have replaced the battery, alternator, and starter, with new units and the same problem still...
  21. 2G Grinding or rattle noise around timing belt and head

    After doing some searching on here I'm thinking it might be a balance shaft, bearing, or tensioner going bad. The noise can be described as either light grinding or a rapid rattle. It's definitely localized near the timing belt area, at first I thought it was coming from under the valve cover...
  22. Kai Hefner

    2G Alternator Wire Upgrade Route

    Going to upgrade my alternator wire for a rewound 110A alternator tomorrow. I'm under the impression that all I have to do in terms of wiring upgrades is to add some 4 gauge welding wire on top of the old alternator wires. I was wondering, could I route my new wire straight to the battery...
  23. greekgodchaos

    1G 140amp Alternator Install Help

    Hi, I just picked up a freshly rebuilt 140 amp alternator for my 1g, So far I have replaced the stock ground wires with new ground straps in the stock locations, as well as a 6awg wire ground the alternator to the frame. Are the 2 white power wires going to the 80amp fuse, which i have replaced...
  24. 2G Help Me Diagnose my Charging System Issue

    So I recently picked up ECMLink for my '96, and I noticed that the computer is only seeing 13.8v with the engine running at idle. I checked battery positive and negative with a multimeter and saw the same 13.8 volts that the computer is reporting.I checked for voltage between the positive pole...
  25. smbgsx

    2G Help, Alternator/Power belt tension issues

    I recently replaced my belt for the P/S pump, alternator, water pump because it split and slipped off. I can't seem to get enough tension on the new belt. It is very noisy on start up (worse than the normal for these cars) and I think it's slipping at WOT. I'm not even sure I have the right bolt...
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