J A Blazer Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 2000 4 cyl OBW, 120K. Battery, timing belt, accessory belts, etc. replaced one year ago. Today I noticed the ABS light come on, the odometer flash, the tach stop working (engine was still running) and radio decrease in volume. Pulled over by physical inspection revealed nothing unusual. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortskoolbus Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 alternator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 alternator? Good possibility, especially if the dash ''BRAKE'' light is also lit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Check the alternator for any AC ripple while the engine is running. If there is more than .1 volt then the alternator is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 If checking for alternator ripple, it's important to make sure that the battery is in good condition, and especially that the terminals are clean and tight. Otherwise, it's possible that excessive ripple will be measured due to the battery not being able to properly ''filter'' the alternator output. If the ripple is high with a good battery and connections, then as Cougar said, the alternator is at fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J A Blazer Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 It was the alternator. Car died half-way home, fortunately right in front of a friendly service-station with nothing else to do, and a near-by parts-store with the alternator in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 It was the alternator. Car died half-way home, fortunately right in front of a friendly service-station with nothing else to do, and a near-by parts-store with the alternator in stock. I suppose if it has to happen, those circumstances weren't bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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