urdrwho Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Jumped in the car a bit ago and had to come home. I saw two dash lights illuminated: 1. Battery icon illuminated 2. Red Brake word was illuminated I opened the hood and thought I might see a broken belt but nope, it is good. There was a faint electrical smell There was also a noise that didn't sound normal -- kind of a ziiiing. That is the best I can do with the sound. I put the meter on the battery and it is charging at 12.8 > 12.9 at idle. I feel it should be in the 13 range at idle. It goes to 13 when I rev the engine. To me it seems that the alternator is giving up the ghost????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGR81 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Happen to me it turn out it was the alternator. Very easy to install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Have the battery tested at AutoZone/Advanced Auto. It is free. They can also check alternators I believe. If you have a screeching or metallic grinding noise, that is likely the alternator bearing, but it could be the timing belt tensioner or idler noise as well. If it is the alternator, DIY repair. It's so easy. If you plan on keeping the car a long time, find a higher quality unit than the AutoZone ones unless they have a lifetime warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urdrwho Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 I can take it and get it load tested but my bet is the alternator. Hm? Maybe the belt is slipping more than I can tell. One thing about this model is that the alt., ac compressor, etc are all easy to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 under 13 at idle is too low. id likely pull the alt and have it tested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urdrwho Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 The noise it was making, the low charge rate, therefore I just went and bought a new alt. Installed it and now everything is 100%. I love when the alt is up top because I can do the job in my Sunday best clothes. under 13 at idle is too low. id likely pull the alt and have it tested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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