Engine problems

K-North · Post by **K-North** » August 8th, 2006, 11:18 pm

aite this is the problem... i cant start up the car sometimes... like im thinking it is the alternator cuz when it does start the battery charge symbol is on... but it goes off at high Rpms and comes back on when i apply the brakes.... but another problems is the battery is extremly hot so i dont know i that has something to do with it. like this all happened when my abs light came on... i just wonder if abs is shorting out the circuit but i disconnected the fuse but still remains

ktmrider · Post by **ktmrider** » August 9th, 2006, 12:25 pm

Most likely the alternator. There are different sets of charging circuits internal to the alt that are used at different RPM's ( usually low, medium, and high due to different charging requirements ). Good bet the low RPM circuit is toast.

K-North · Post by **K-North** » August 9th, 2006, 5:54 pm

thanks man its an interesting view didnt know that hahaha.... but like would it be beneifical to get a bigger alternator .. if i got a system