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Engine problems

Posted: August 8th, 2006, 11:18 pm
by K-North
aite this is the problem... i cant start up the car sometimes... like im thinking it is the alternator cuz when it does start the battery charge symbol is on... but it goes off at high Rpms and comes back on when i apply the brakes.... but another problems is the battery is extremly hot so i dont know i that has something to do with it. like this all happened when my abs light came on... i just wonder if abs is shorting out the circuit but i disconnected the fuse but still remains

Posted: August 9th, 2006, 12:25 pm
by ktmrider
Most likely the alternator. There are different sets of charging circuits internal to the alt that are used at different RPM's ( usually low, medium, and high due to different charging requirements ). Good bet the low RPM circuit is toast.

Posted: August 9th, 2006, 5:54 pm
by K-North
thanks man its an interesting view didnt know that hahaha.... but like would it be beneifical to get a bigger alternator .. if i got a system