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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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recently my car battery died so i bought a new one but it seems as if the same issues are arising again! My rpm fluctuates under 1 when im idle and sometimes when i speed up my car speed guage isnt showing me the correct speed it fluctuates as well then the abs comes on and off sometimes u hear a clicking from the engine and then it stops. What might be the cause i asked a friend of mines and he said the alternator. Any other idea?
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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An alternator w/ damaged rectifier will put out enough voltage to charge the battery, but may cause problems w/ electronics. You need to have a alternator test performed by a good auto electrical shop.

Another possibility is a bad battery connection either positive or negative. Also check primary ground connections to engine and body frame from battery.

good luck
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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thx man i will check those things in the morning
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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well i found out that it is the alternator but how much shood it cost me i got an estimate for 390 i was like wtf
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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Remove the alternator yourself and take to an electrical shop for a rebuild. Cost should be <$100 to replace rectifier and voltage regulator. You shouldn't need any other parts such as bearings, rotor, field, etc.

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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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u got that rite it was the rectifier and regulator damn thing costing me $200 to fix as we speak including parts an i got a new fan belt as well
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