Madcap
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- Jun 7, 2006
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East Douglas,
Massachusetts
So heres my problem. Last week I installed a full exhaust (down-pipe back). I finish up and open the door to get in and notice there are no interior lights. Then I find out my p/locks and windows aren't working. I check the fuses and they all looked ok. After about 1/2 hour of fuse checking and letting it run, all of a sudden it all comes back. BUT..... now my headlights noticeabley dim and the battery light comes on. I figure its the alternator and try to make from my folks house where I did the work to my Apt. in the city before it completely craps out. As I'm driving down the high I notice the Speedo seems of and the Tach is jumping around from 0 to 3000 like nuts. Needless to say I didn't make home. Tried to jump it, didnt work needed a tow.
OK, I thinking its GOTTA be the alternator. I swap it out for a new one and I jump start it still no power on the inside. Plus it doesnt hang on long and dies. So, I toss in a fresh battery and it starts and runs(but still no power inside). So, I now I gotta assume it would only be a matter of time until that battery dies if drive it like it is. Sorry for the long post but I need help badly.
OK, I thinking its GOTTA be the alternator. I swap it out for a new one and I jump start it still no power on the inside. Plus it doesnt hang on long and dies. So, I toss in a fresh battery and it starts and runs(but still no power inside). So, I now I gotta assume it would only be a matter of time until that battery dies if drive it like it is. Sorry for the long post but I need help badly.