s5 to fd alternator problem
I just installed an fd alternator into my s5 fc and im running into a problem. It seems to work great above abour 1200rpm, showing 13.5+, but below 1200rpm it drops off to 12.5 or 12.1 with lights and brakes applied. I have the atkins dual pulley installed.
The only conclusions I can draw are that I may have incorrectly wired it ( I didn't wire a thing, just plugged it in because its LS to LS), I have a wonky regulator, or the pulley is too small. I need advice though, any thoughts? Was I supposed to wire it a different way? |
I read up on the wiring and there were no mods to be done, so that cancels that.
I have a power fc, and a large efan as my only load sources, no stereo. I'm wondering if the fan alone could be the culprit, but I assumed the fd's output would handle it. |
bad alternator?
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Mine does the same thing.it is on my S4..Parked or stopped at idle my lights are Dim,but touch the gas,they get brighter.I can cruise at 14.5 volts,no problem.
I am thinking Regulator.I am close to an alternator rebuild place to I may take it there. |
So does that mean FD's Alternator is direct drop in to S5 with no modification at all ?
cuz I think my S5 Alternator is dying, charging only 13.6-13.8 with headlights on. :( |
yea, its drop in for S5.
The FD alt doesn't charge too well at idle, but it should still put out close to 13V over about 900-1000rpm (where the vast majorityof driving is done) it should be putting out 13.5 easily, I get 14+ at pretty much anything past 1200-1500rpm |
well, stock FC NA S5 @ idle is like what, 650 or 700 something RPM? thats kinda low IMO
I can go for other ones but for me, FD Alternators are easy to get :) Thx :) |
Originally Posted by nismorx7
(Post 9323772)
I just installed an fd alternator into my s5 fc and im running into a problem. It seems to work great above abour 1200rpm, showing 13.5+, but below 1200rpm it drops off to 12.5 or 12.1 with lights and brakes applied. I have the atkins dual pulley installed.
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Originally Posted by jackhild59
(Post 9382719)
Is that Atkins pulley an underdrive pulley?
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sorry to revive a thread from so long ago, and i know its been said that its a drop in install on the s5, but does that also mean no belts, pulleys, etc are needed? if i bought just a fd alternator would i have everything i needed for the swap? and if so, im in the mnarket for one.
thanks in advance, carrington |
Originally Posted by atsugiT2
(Post 12051476)
sorry to revive a thread from so long ago, and i know its been said that its a drop in install on the s5, but does that also mean no belts, pulleys, etc are needed? if i bought just a fd alternator would i have everything i needed for the swap? and if so, im in the mnarket for one.
thanks in advance, carrington The bore is 17mm.(shaft size) |
Originally Posted by misterstyx69
(Post 12051492)
since the FD pulley is a serpentine design you need to change it to a V groove belt pulley.
The bore is 17mm.(shaft size) thanks boss |
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