Charging issues!!

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Feb 3, 2012 | 03:25 PM

<CHeVy_GiRL>

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From: Jersey girl

Car: 86' camaro

Engine: 5.0 tpi

Transmission: 700R4

Charging issues!!

I have an 86' camaro. I put in an 88' 305 tpi and built it up. Originally my problem was the battery kept draining and dying. (Not to mention it was a brand new optima red top) I exchanged the battery, it had at least 3 dead cells at this point. Threw the battery in and took her for a spin. The voltage stayed at 14-15 volts. The next day, the batt was dead yet again. Well I jumped the batt and my voltage while running was at 11 and slowly decreasing. I pulled out the batt, threw it on the charger and replaced the alt. Still no change. I checked the voltage to the altenator and its only about a volt low. If anyone could please help me!?

I need my baby back on the rd asap.

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Feb 6, 2012 | 09:38 AM

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From: Mooresville NC

Car: LOWERED ♦ CRIMSON METALFLAKE

Engine: ► 400 KUBES ◄

Transmission: 765R4

Axle/Gears: EATON POSI 4.56

Blowing Her Top ▬ Red Top

Sometimes the under-hood or hatch light does not go out so check those easy ones first.

Then connect an ammeter in series with the battery.

If there is more than 50 milliamps there is excessive draw.

(You can use a small bulb such as a side marker bulb if you don’t have an ammeter.)

Disconnect the alternator wires to see if IT’S the problem.

With everything turned off and doors closed observe the current flow.

Pull the fuses one at a time, including the pump fuse near the battery, till you see the current drop.

That’s the circuit with the problem.

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