I have an odd charging problem I am hoping someone might have a suggestion on.. A couple weeks ago I had a bad battery (4 yr old) that caused some problems starting and driving. I tried charging it and the battery charger said battery was bad so I took it in for testing and they replaced it. Since the new battery, I had a dead battery one morning and last night it quit a mile from home. Last couple miles it was running, I noticed the headlights were dimming. So I shut off all the electrical draws I could. Came to a stop sign and turn signals wouldn't flash and headlights dimmed more. The weird thing is that when this starts to happen, the first thing I notice is my wideband gauge reading dropping to 7.4. If the O2 readings jump back to the normal operating ranges it seems to be okay then.
The volt light doesn't come on so the alternator should be isn't charging I know works because it comes on with Key on and goes out when started as it should.
First time I had the problem it was due to the bad battery. Since then I think I've the problem twice and the problem has been occurring only at night, so I am wondering if the problem might be that the Alternator is charging enough to turn off the volt light but not enough to charge everything when the headlights are on in the evening.
My plan of action is to check all the battery cables and grounds. Get the alternator tested and see where I am at. Also check the 02 sensor connections and the HID low beams to see if there is some kind of problem with them.
Any other suggestions would be really appreciated.
David
87GN
The volt light doesn't come on so the alternator should be isn't charging I know works because it comes on with Key on and goes out when started as it should.
First time I had the problem it was due to the bad battery. Since then I think I've the problem twice and the problem has been occurring only at night, so I am wondering if the problem might be that the Alternator is charging enough to turn off the volt light but not enough to charge everything when the headlights are on in the evening.
My plan of action is to check all the battery cables and grounds. Get the alternator tested and see where I am at. Also check the 02 sensor connections and the HID low beams to see if there is some kind of problem with them.
Any other suggestions would be really appreciated.
David
87GN