eyezack87

iTrader: (4)

So today it came on while I was driving, well, it was more like flashing on and off. So, knowing me, I started freaking out on the way home thinking that it would die on me (which has happened to me in the past in another car ) but I get home fine luckily.

Now, I checked the voltage with those Ohmmeter's and it checked out at 12.65 volts. I'm honestly confused at what is happening now since everything checked out for the battery for what I could see. I even fired up both HID setup's that I had on the car no problem

Any idea what caused this? If it helps your answer, I have HID lows and fogs that use a relay harness to the battery. Those are fine too

JSM1284

Whats the voltage read with the car running?

eyezack87

iTrader: (4)

13.55 with everything off except the engine

12.35 with engine, AC, radio, both HIDs on

JSM1284

You need an alternator. It should be putting out around 14.4-14.7 from the alternator.

A free electrical check at autozone should confirm

eyezack87

iTrader: (4)

Just got back from there. They checked voltage and alternator and said it was good?

I'm confused now

ES3_Ray

i second that the alternator is bad.
12-13.7VDC is pretty low for when the car is operating. if u dont want to replace the whole alternator you can always buy the voltage regulator and brushes and rebuild it yourself.

according to the 98 book, the voltage should be 13.2-14.8 V while running at 2000RPM

hope this helps.

eyezack87

iTrader: (4)

Cool, thanks guys. I guess I should bring it in for service before my next big trip then....