Idling like crap, other misc. problems
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Idling like crap, other misc. problems
Hey guys. 88, N/A. If I have to make a quick stop, my RPMs will drop really low, but the engine usually catches itself. Sometimes it will even stall out. I also have been noticing (since its been raining and overcast lately) that my alternator is not putting out what it should be. I will have the lights and heater going, and my idle will suck ***, and it wants to die when I hit the brakes. what do you guys think?
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I was leaning toward the alternator. I have a 100 amp out of a buick lesabre in it. I have to have it replaced twice a year, because output keeps dropping over the year. The guys at autozone hate me. They know what I want when they see me bringing it in. I need to try another alternator.
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What RPM's are you idling at? This would be a good place to start.
Then, when was the last time you did a tune up? Plugs, wires, air filter, fuel filter?
Free things to check:
Alternator - go to any parts store and they will take it out and spin check it.
Battery - same deal
Then, when was the last time you did a tune up? Plugs, wires, air filter, fuel filter?
Free things to check:
Alternator - go to any parts store and they will take it out and spin check it.
Battery - same deal
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I cant speak for the thread starter, but in my case my issue is that my idle is way too low. Like on cold start its fine and runs awesome but when it warms up and the thermowax melts and the idle goes down it just hits 800 then drops to 500 and just pulses depending on electrical load. Im leaning towards my alternator i just never knew it could cause so much trouble.
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Hey guys. 88, N/A. If I have to make a quick stop, my RPMs will drop really low, but the engine usually catches itself. Sometimes it will even stall out. I also have been noticing (since its been raining and overcast lately) that my alternator is not putting out what it should be. I will have the lights and heater going, and my idle will suck ***, and it wants to die when I hit the brakes. what do you guys think?
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