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how long can you drive with an alternator that is failing?
Posted on 8/20/17 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 8/20/17 at 9:54 pm
Basically whenever I drive at night the lights flicker and dim, and the high beams cause the engine to go out too.
Tested it and the diodes are bad and its only at 13 volts running 12 off
Tested it and the diodes are bad and its only at 13 volts running 12 off
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Posted on 8/20/17 at 9:54 pm to TigersHuskers
Just get that shite fixed.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 9:55 pm to TigersHuskers
Possibly another week? You should get it taken care of ASAP bro
Posted on 8/20/17 at 9:55 pm to SG_Geaux
I cant till Wed when im off from work. I just dont want to get stranded
Posted on 8/20/17 at 9:55 pm to TigersHuskers
It's gonna die on you pretty soon. Need to repair it. Chances are you will have to have it towed if you don't.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 9:56 pm to TigersHuskers
Just tap on it
Posted on 8/20/17 at 9:56 pm to TigersHuskers
not long at all....if you enjoy the thought of waiting on the side of the road for a towtruck, just ignore it.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 9:58 pm to warau
Get it fixed. Not worth the risk getting stranded. Can't be at work if you can't get there.
It's not a long fix, just replace it. Should be easy enough to do after work.
It's not a long fix, just replace it. Should be easy enough to do after work.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 9:58 pm to TigersHuskers
dude fix that shite before you break down on a backroad in the middle of nowhere
Posted on 8/20/17 at 10:01 pm to TigersHuskers
You sure do have a lot of problems...
Posted on 8/20/17 at 10:01 pm to TigersHuskers
quote:
cant till Wed when im off from work.
Ignore it and I'm pretty sure you're gonna miss work whether you want to or not
Posted on 8/20/17 at 10:03 pm to Purple Spoon
Unless it's something like a Ford Escape it should only take an hour or two tops with basic hand tools. The only special tool you may need is a serpentine belt removal tool but you don't need it. Just makes the job easier. Harbor freight quality tools, YouTube, and two hours and most people could get it done.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 10:03 pm to TigersHuskers
wait a little bit and you will need a battery also
Posted on 8/20/17 at 10:04 pm to TigersHuskers
I was once out of town with a dead alternator. Threw on a new battery and drove 75 miles to get home to my mechanic shop guy.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 10:05 pm to TigersHuskers
You're gonna kill your battery and it will eventually die while you drive or just not start at all
Posted on 8/20/17 at 10:05 pm to tigerinthebueche
Charge your battery with a charger to top it off.
Then don't run the air conditioner or use your lights/radio.
Then pray.....
Then don't run the air conditioner or use your lights/radio.
Then pray.....
Posted on 8/20/17 at 10:06 pm to TigersHuskers
Get it fixed you poor
Posted on 8/20/17 at 10:09 pm to TigersHuskers
The only thing that you could do is install a new battery. It will definitely last a week or so but that bad alternator will ruin it if you run with it too long.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 10:10 pm to TigersHuskers
quote:How this statement makes me picture you:
Basically whenever I drive at night the lights flicker and dim, and the high beams cause the engine to go out too.
Tested it and the diodes are bad and its only at 13 volts running 12 off
Posted on 8/20/17 at 10:11 pm to jdeval1
if the battery is at 12 and change volts with the engine off, it cant be too far gone yet Id imagine, the alternator still functions but its in its death.
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