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Yes, I'd like to know where to look for harness chafing. I have not driven it to an auto zone to have the alternator tested, so far I'm too...
I have not tested the alternator yet. I parked two days ago after unplugging the power steering pump, but still experiencing the odd gauge...
Built May 2005
Is there anywhere in particular that water likes to sneak into causing electrical havoc? Like I said, the first few hours after I installed the...
Battery is brand new , I replaced it a few weeks ago when I first started troubleshooting my starting issues. Anyone want to buy a MINI ? The...
Yes, it did shoot up without the battery in the circuit, but it's a steady 14.4V with the battery in the circuit. Is it possible the steering...
Aha, I didn't know it was bad To run car off alternator alone. I thought it was the alternator that that primarily ran the electronics once the...
Voltage while car running: 14.4V Voltage car off: 12.4V Voltage with car running , and then battery unplugged: 17.7 V. When I unplugged the...
Okay, I'll do a voltage test. I was thinking perhaps the pump was causing excessive voltage drop with its perpetual current draw - thereby causing...
Update Gave up on my troubleshooting . Had it towed , got charged 240 for them to take the belt off and discover the alternator was seized....
I'll have to find someone with a code reader, since I can't get the car out of my driveway without a tow. There is no CEL light, could there still...
I was waiting at a stop light , zoning out- light turned green , went to hit the gas and realized only then the car wasn't on anymore. Tried to...
I'm new to this forum. I've got an R53 Aisin with 140k. I did several fluid exchanges on my car last week, both for preventative maintenance and...