Charging Problem !
02-22-07, 07:31 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Carrollton,ms.
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Charging Problem !
82 RX7
My car will charge only when idling.If i turn anything , ie. headlights,wipers heater,or hit the brakes or turn signal,the ammeter goes way down...When driving,the car seems to NOT charge and seems to draw more power from the system as i accelerate...I took the alternator to a shop and they said it was outputting 13.8 volts.they said it was fine....Is there an outboard voltage regulator somewhere...Right now, I have to let the car sit idling with nothing on so that the battery will charge back up...I need some advice ......THANKS !
My car will charge only when idling.If i turn anything , ie. headlights,wipers heater,or hit the brakes or turn signal,the ammeter goes way down...When driving,the car seems to NOT charge and seems to draw more power from the system as i accelerate...I took the alternator to a shop and they said it was outputting 13.8 volts.they said it was fine....Is there an outboard voltage regulator somewhere...Right now, I have to let the car sit idling with nothing on so that the battery will charge back up...I need some advice ......THANKS !
02-22-07, 08:21 PM
#3
RebornRex
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Pomona
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Is your alternator stock? If it is that's your problem, stock alternator is a wimpy 50-55 amps. Also they are internally regulated. easiest fix is pick your self up a second gen alt. same hook up and it's 70 amps. If your gonna run a huge stereo system then upgrade to the GM100 amp. There's a few write-ups for that just use the search.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
edmcguirk
NE RX-7 Forum
3
05-30-18 06:50 PM
alexdimen
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
20
10-23-15 01:50 PM
The1Sun
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
7
09-18-15 07:13 PM