Problem starting with new alternator
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Problem starting with new alternator
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I did a good deed and toasted my alternator and subsequently my battery. I have since replaced my alternator and battery with brand new ones (I made sure the bad battery was disconnected prior to doing any replacements).
I now have power in all electrical aspects but now the car won't even turn over. I have tried disconnecting the negative cable, pushing the brakes to reset the system before reconnecting and I still get nothing. Should I reset my ECU? If so where is it located (I think right behind the driver side headlight)?
I'm in a bad situation as I need my car to go to work on Monday. Anything that anyone has will be of MASSIVE assistance.
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Hutch
I did a good deed and toasted my alternator and subsequently my battery. I have since replaced my alternator and battery with brand new ones (I made sure the bad battery was disconnected prior to doing any replacements).
I now have power in all electrical aspects but now the car won't even turn over. I have tried disconnecting the negative cable, pushing the brakes to reset the system before reconnecting and I still get nothing. Should I reset my ECU? If so where is it located (I think right behind the driver side headlight)?
I'm in a bad situation as I need my car to go to work on Monday. Anything that anyone has will be of MASSIVE assistance.
Thank,
Hutch
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Thanks for the quick response!!!
I checked what I could see; all of the link fuses are intact and not burned through. I know a lot of them are bolted in. Should I remove the entire unit and take it apart? Or does anyone know how to get the huge square fuses out without dismantling it.
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I checked what I could see; all of the link fuses are intact and not burned through. I know a lot of them are bolted in. Should I remove the entire unit and take it apart? Or does anyone know how to get the huge square fuses out without dismantling it.
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Nothing out of the norm except leaving the cables connected for almost 15 minutes and they tried to start it multiple times. The next morning I got in it, it started right up. About 15 miles down the road I smelled the burning smell an alternator gets, my stereo flickered in and out then died. I tried to make it to my destination but it was rush hour traffic and couldn't keep my revs up. The revs dropped to the bottom and it died. The police jumped it twice and as soon as they took the cables of it died.
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Nothing out of the norm except leaving the cables connected for almost 15 minutes and they tried to start it multiple times. The next morning I got in it, it started right up. About 15 miles down the road I smelled the burning smell an alternator gets, my stereo flickered in and out then died. I tried to make it to my destination but it was rush hour traffic and couldn't keep my revs up. The revs dropped to the bottom and it died. The police jumped it twice and as soon as they took the cables of it died.
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Gville,
Everything down to the under dash works perfectly in the way of electronics. I will go look at the starter fuse right now. If it is one of the large square ones does it just pull straight out or is there something else I need to do to remove it?
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Everything down to the under dash works perfectly in the way of electronics. I will go look at the starter fuse right now. If it is one of the large square ones does it just pull straight out or is there something else I need to do to remove it?
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Gville,
I just checked it and the starter fuse is one of the metal linked fuses and it isn't burnt through, discolored or anything abnormal. I'm thinking about taking the whole thing apart in the morn just to be 100% sure. Any other ideas boss?
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I just checked it and the starter fuse is one of the metal linked fuses and it isn't burnt through, discolored or anything abnormal. I'm thinking about taking the whole thing apart in the morn just to be 100% sure. Any other ideas boss?
Hutch
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I would try to go through and reseat every fuse that you can. Sometimes they are burnt in areas that are not necessarily the middle. There are multiple fuse boxes in the car so I would take a run through all of them . ALSO make sure the alternator was installed correctly. Make sure the power wire is connection is tight and the ground is also grounded properly.
What sounds like your problem is that there is a ground touching power somewhere
What sounds like your problem is that there is a ground touching power somewhere
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To all,
So, I double checked everything was installed correctly and pulled every single fuse from all 4 locations. In the end I had to pull the negative battery cable, push the brake, re-engage the negative cable, lock then unlock the car manually, insert the manual key back into the faub, hit the unlock button twice, push the brake and wait for green light on starter button. Sheeeeeeesh!!
The car started up and immediately died. I prayed....lol, then tried it again and she started purring again; perfectly!!
I did have to reset all my radio stations and windows but that a small price to pay. In the end I saved $1110.00 by buying an alternator (with lifetime warranty) and new battery for $290.00. The dealership "quoted" me at $1400.00! Overall it took me about 6 hours but that's because I didn't have all the steps with me. It's much harder to get out than it is to get in.
Anyone, hit me up if you go through this, it is tedious but worth it and someone knows how now.
Thanks for the help to all of you, good looking out!
Hutch
So, I double checked everything was installed correctly and pulled every single fuse from all 4 locations. In the end I had to pull the negative battery cable, push the brake, re-engage the negative cable, lock then unlock the car manually, insert the manual key back into the faub, hit the unlock button twice, push the brake and wait for green light on starter button. Sheeeeeeesh!!
The car started up and immediately died. I prayed....lol, then tried it again and she started purring again; perfectly!!
I did have to reset all my radio stations and windows but that a small price to pay. In the end I saved $1110.00 by buying an alternator (with lifetime warranty) and new battery for $290.00. The dealership "quoted" me at $1400.00! Overall it took me about 6 hours but that's because I didn't have all the steps with me. It's much harder to get out than it is to get in.
Anyone, hit me up if you go through this, it is tedious but worth it and someone knows how now.
Thanks for the help to all of you, good looking out!
Hutch