rookie_LC2
the name is...DOOmass
- Joined
- Dec 31, 2003
Hi again, I have a problem. (Actually, two...im hoping they are easy fixes...HELP!)
I just put money down on my first turbo regal. It's an '87 T. I got the temp tags this morning. My plan was to head on over and pick it up this afternoon...
no dice. It cranked over and started on first keyturn, but it seemed weak. I let it idle without giving it any throttle to see if it would run...it stalled about 3 minutes later. It wasnt idling rough or low, and gave no prior warning before it stalled. Tried starting it again the battery was depleted.
I got a charger and tried again, it started and ran just fine. I gave it some gas and let it sit. I did not drive the car. After about 15 minutes, i shut it down to see if it would crank again. The battery doesn't hold a charge. The battery is less than a year old, both the original owner and I think the problem might lay in the alternator or the regulator. Can anyone give a diagnosis sight unseen?
I am hoping that this problem would be reversed with a new alternator; if anyone has any input that would be greatly appreciated.
Second problem: all running lights and headlights function: The turn-signals are sluggish and the brake lights do not function at all, headlights on or off (if that makes a difference). These are probably (relatively) easy fixes, perhaps the installation of a 'new' relay switch, or even better a .30 cent fuse.
If anyone can shed some light, it would make me very happy!
P.S. Thanks to those who responded to my Powermaster questions. Much appreciated.
Happy new year!!!! @#$% *#$@!!!!!!!!!!!
I just put money down on my first turbo regal. It's an '87 T. I got the temp tags this morning. My plan was to head on over and pick it up this afternoon...
no dice. It cranked over and started on first keyturn, but it seemed weak. I let it idle without giving it any throttle to see if it would run...it stalled about 3 minutes later. It wasnt idling rough or low, and gave no prior warning before it stalled. Tried starting it again the battery was depleted.
I got a charger and tried again, it started and ran just fine. I gave it some gas and let it sit. I did not drive the car. After about 15 minutes, i shut it down to see if it would crank again. The battery doesn't hold a charge. The battery is less than a year old, both the original owner and I think the problem might lay in the alternator or the regulator. Can anyone give a diagnosis sight unseen?
I am hoping that this problem would be reversed with a new alternator; if anyone has any input that would be greatly appreciated.
Second problem: all running lights and headlights function: The turn-signals are sluggish and the brake lights do not function at all, headlights on or off (if that makes a difference). These are probably (relatively) easy fixes, perhaps the installation of a 'new' relay switch, or even better a .30 cent fuse.
If anyone can shed some light, it would make me very happy!
P.S. Thanks to those who responded to my Powermaster questions. Much appreciated.
Happy new year!!!! @#$% *#$@!!!!!!!!!!!