740 Woes...

[petershen1984]

You know your battery is due for replacement when:

you can't crank right after you turn off the car. At least I learned this the hard way... and it wasn't pleasant, turning off your car while waiting at a red zone, during rush hour traffic, and on the verge of being ticketed (at least, it was true I couldn't get the car started again). But by the time the patrol came, my car started right away, so they couldn't believe my stunt. But, young as I am, I got away with it...

Even while the car is running, my 50W x4 CD player/radio LED dims out on every beat.

[ozzimark]

you sure your alternator is in good working condition there man?

[petershen1984]

Haha.... I was gonna say I'm pretty sure my battery is old and flat - in fact, I've drained it a few times inadvently before. I know my alternator works because, I got away with leaving the peek lights on for a few hours; and after a jump start I drove home and was able to start the car the next day. I couldn't get away with it yesterday, though.. I guess I restarted the car too often to see if the compressor would kick back in -- and that really killed the battery.

Yes, I got paranoid about another A/C fault yesterday - turns out to be a relay from behind the fan control module. My refrigerant pressure was normal, thank god!

[Guest]

have your motor wheel replaced just had the same problem

[petershen1984]

Motor wheel?

Anyway... i did have a bad alternator that was giving me less than 13 volts, and I paid a little for a 2nd-hand part....

When they disconnected the battery, I was surprised the engine still runs, although the tachometer read at maximum value (idle speed increased).

[LaRy]

Do never ever disconnect the battery or alternator when the engine is running. Be lucky if you did not destroy anything.