Alternator Really not an HO?

[Qbenjamin 10+ year member]

I will have a shop double check all of my connections on Tuesday. I don't understand how now that I have my amp hooked up, that my car keeps shutting down from the current draw. I had the HO alt hooked up for about a week before I hooked my amp back up, so I don't think that my big 3 connections are bad. Well, I will post again after I have someone re-check all of my connections.

 

[Qbenjamin 10+ year member]

I just wanted to make sure that I noted I have my stock alt in right now, and everything works fine. I do have some light dimming, but the voltage has yet to drop below 12.4v.

 

[Qbenjamin 10+ year member]

Car shut off about three times on my way home from work. I will be re-checking my connections ASAP.

 

[Qbenjamin 10+ year member]

The **** power wire from my accessory box to my battery was corroded. I replaced it and also made another ground. I see no problems yet. I will be re-installing my alt from DBELECTRICAL this weekend to make sure that the problem was in the connections on my end.

 

[Sunfire01 10+ year member]

heh, aint that a *****.

Sorry about your troubles man. I'm interested in seeing how the DBelectical works. They are pretty cheap.

 

[Qbenjamin 10+ year member]

They were inexpensive and very reliable. I got my new alt from them 3 days after the 1st one they sent me went out. They asked me a few troubleshooting questions, and then they sent out the new unit. Their customer service is A+ in my book. Ron was the guy I spoke to. I wish I could re-install the alt right now......

 

[hondarider 10+ year member]

They were inexpensive and very reliable. I got my new alt from them 3 days after the 1st one they sent me went out. They asked me a few troubleshooting questions, and then they sent out the new unit. Their customer service is A+ in my book. Ron was the guy I spoke to. I wish I could re-install the alt right now......

What vehicle was this installed in? Just wondering if it is that monte carlo in your sig because i have a very similiar car and am wanting to upgrade to an HO alt.

 

[QtrHorse 10+ year member]

The **** power wire from my accessory box to my battery was corroded. I replaced it and also made another ground. I see no problems yet. I will be re-installing my alt from DBELECTRICAL this weekend to make sure that the problem was in the connections on my end.

Ha, I told you to check all the connections. I'm glad you found the problem and it was an easy cheap fix.

 

[Qbenjamin 10+ year member]

What vehicle was this installed in? Just wondering if it is that monte carlo in your sig because i have a very similiar car and am wanting to upgrade to an HO alt.

Yes, it is in the vehicle in my sig.

 

[krisfnbz 10+ year member]

I got my "160 amp" alt on ebay for $150 shipped, and my voltage at idle is about 12.8 i think and when reved to 2-3 is 14+, and im sure since I bought an offbrand alternator that its not putting out 160, but its better than my stock civic alt at like 60 amps or w.e. I wouldnt spend $450 on an alt like that. Anyways I have 2 kinetics in the back and my stock battery. I have read bad things about my alternator in idle, but I really dont care. I have enough battery power so I dont dim. Not like im using CRAZY wattage anyways..

 

[krisfnbz 10+ year member]

oh and ive done the big 3 with 1/0, and when tested my voltage when I was bumpin hard, I think it was in the 12's, never tested when rev'ed though

 

[Qbenjamin 10+ year member]

I have my stock alt hooked up right now, and it's holding up pretty strong. I will see how things go when I get my other sub, and push my amp @ 1 ohm. This will be the true test.

 

[denali804 10+ year member]

**** connections. You dont say. I remember telling you that on the first page of this thread. Could have saved yourself a bunch of aggravation and cursing. I guess the end result is that you got it taken care of. Good luck.

 

[amps2spare]

The **** power wire from my accessory box to my battery was corroded. I replaced it and also made another ground. I see no problems yet. I will be re-installing my alt from DBELECTRICAL this weekend to make sure that the problem was in the connections on my end.

Even a 500 amp alty is not going to charge, if its not hooked up right. I have watched this thred for a while. Ive been trying to hold back, but after seeing what you posted in another thread, I figured it was time to respond. You failed to mention in this thread that you had a BAD battery. Thats what you told me on the phone anyways. Besides, why havent you sent back the second alty yet? I got your first one back, and the only thing I found was a shinny pulley from belt slipage. So, bad connects, a black hole for a battery and belt slipage = one thing. The WRONG tool behind the wrench! After reading the first page of this thread, I knew what the problem was. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/*******.gif.a649d21efc0d1fd4890a6428166586c1.gif

 

[Qbenjamin 10+ year member]

Even a 500 amp alty is not going to charge, if its not hooked up right. I have watched this thred for a while. Ive been trying to hold back, but after seeing what you posted in another thread, I figured it was time to respond. You failed to mention in this thread that you had a BAD battery. Thats what you told me on the phone anyways. Besides, why havent you sent back the second alty yet? I got your first one back, and the only thing I found was a shinny pulley from belt slipage. So, bad connects, a black hole for a battery and belt slipage = one thing. The WRONG tool behind the wrench! After reading the first page of this thread, I knew what the problem was. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/*******.gif.a649d21efc0d1fd4890a6428166586c1.gif

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You come and comment on my thread trying to make it seem like I am a liar? WTF? The first alt dropped the voltage SOOO LOW in my car, that it ruined my battery. I had to pay $80 + dollars to have my **** car towed. That's what I TOLD YOU. I hooked the second alt up, and the voltage still drops ridiculously low. I have the stock alt in and it doesn't even drop below 12.8v. My belt slipping was a poor excuse that you gave me. I even went out and bought a second belt that was a ***** to put on, and the voltage still dopped terribly low. I thought that the connections not being tightened down was the problem, but when I hooked YOUR alt back up, my voltage still droppped like crazy. A sarcastic prick behind the work is something awful itself. It's amazing that in your comment you mentioned nothing about having to refund another Monte Carlo owner due to him basically complaining about the same thing. I will be shipping back the second alt today. I have not been wanting to send it back, as I wanted to be sure that the problem was on my end. Now that you just made the above comment, you can rest easy knowing that it's definitely coming back to you.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eyebrow.gif.fe2c18d8720fe8c7eaed347b21ea05a5.gif