Alternator/Electrical Problem
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- Model: Firebird 3.1 V6
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Alternator/Electrical Problem
Hi all. Thought I would move this topic from the parts wanted section.
After fitting the new Alternator in my 1992 3.1 V6 the car turns over but will not start. I don't think the fuel pump is working and there is a loud tapping sound from where the air filter meets the throttle body, And some of the dash board lights are flickering when the key is not in the ignition
I Have checked all the fuses in under the steering wheel and all are ok. are there any more inline fuses anywhere. I cannot see any under the bonnet.
any help in much appreciated
Thank you
Darren
After fitting the new Alternator in my 1992 3.1 V6 the car turns over but will not start. I don't think the fuel pump is working and there is a loud tapping sound from where the air filter meets the throttle body, And some of the dash board lights are flickering when the key is not in the ignition
I Have checked all the fuses in under the steering wheel and all are ok. are there any more inline fuses anywhere. I cannot see any under the bonnet.
any help in much appreciated
Thank you
Darren
Re: Alternator/Electrical Problem
have you checked all the connections, especially the battery ign. feed wire? (the small one on + terminal)
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- POC Newbie
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- Year: 1992
- Model: Firebird 3.1 V6
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- Name: Darren
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Re: Alternator/Electrical Problem
thanks for the reply. The battery terminal wires don't look the best. They are both tape up with insulation tape. I will pull it all off tomorrow and have a better look at the wiring.SUPERCHARGEDGTA wrote:have you checked all the connections, especially the battery ign. feed wire? (the small one on + terminal)
Thank you John
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- Model: Firebird 3.1 V6
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Re: Alternator/Electrical Problem
All sorted. Broken ground cable.
Tested the battery and with engine running getting 14.86v
out for a test drive.
Thank you all for your help.
Darren
Tested the battery and with engine running getting 14.86v
out for a test drive.
Thank you all for your help.
Darren
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- Model: Trans-Am WS6
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Re: Alternator/Electrical Problem
glad your all sorted - my alternator packed in tonight!
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- POC Newbie
- Posts: 30
- Joined: Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:39 pm
- Year: 1992
- Model: Firebird 3.1 V6
- Engine: 189
- Name: Darren
- Location: Southgate, London
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Re: Alternator/Electrical Problem
Thank you. And sorry your alternator has packed up. Hope you can sort it soon.
I placed my order with Robin and it was delivered the next day.
I placed my order with Robin and it was delivered the next day.
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Re: Alternator/Electrical Problem
I've had mine replaced under warranty - I bought it on the 20/5/13 so I had 2 days warranty left!!! It should be here tomorrow!
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- Year: 1992
- Model: Firebird 3.1 V6
- Engine: 189
- Name: Darren
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Re: Alternator/Electrical Problem
That's a result.
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Re: Alternator/Electrical Problem
All done. 10 minute job. The joys of classics with loads of access.
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