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2003 Vibe/ELECTRICAL ISSUES HELP!
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 12:25 pm
by rockred75
Had 1yr old alternator checked - good to go, replaced battery yesterday, had it tested to be sure it was a good - checked out fine. Had the scope done at O'Reillys everything checked out ok no issues. Why is my car stalling for no reason. Lights will go dim first, then radio then stalls. Not sure what else the issue could be?? Please help!!!!!
Re: 2003 Vibe/ELECTRICAL ISSUES HELP!
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 2:53 pm
by Salsa Guy
Check the belt tension. Or the Tensioner maybe going bad. Also check the main connection on the Alternator, mine got loose and had a simular issue. If you had an intermitten short most of the time a fuse will blow.
Re: 2003 Vibe/ELECTRICAL ISSUES HELP!
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:48 am
by ou.grizzly
You actually removed the ALT and had it bench tested or what is tested while on the car?
Re: 2003 Vibe/ELECTRICAL ISSUES HELP!
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 1:34 pm
by Salsa Guy
ou.grizzly wrote:You actually removed the ALT and had it bench tested or what is tested while on the car?
Yea in car testing is iffy at best. Removing and doing on the bench is a more accurate test.
Re: 2003 Vibe/ELECTRICAL ISSUES HELP!
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 7:19 pm
by Flip-Side
Check the ground connection from battery to car. Usually corroded on these older models and need to be cleaned or replaced.