FD my abs & battery light come on randomly, bad alternator?
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FD my abs & battery light come on randomly, bad alternator?
FD, my abs & battery light come on for 2 3 minutes then goes way then comes back. I think my alternator is messed up?
I tried running the car with battery disconnected and cur shuts off as soon as one of the battery terminals is removed, indicating a bad alternator.
Is there anything else that it could be? Where is the battery charging circuit on an FD?
I would just replace the alternator but its polished to match my engine so it kinda sucks replacing it with a stock looking one.
I tried running the car with battery disconnected and cur shuts off as soon as one of the battery terminals is removed, indicating a bad alternator.
Is there anything else that it could be? Where is the battery charging circuit on an FD?
I would just replace the alternator but its polished to match my engine so it kinda sucks replacing it with a stock looking one.
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Performing this test on a car with a ton of electronics you run the risk of damaging one of the computers. The disconnection can create a voltage irregularity, plus the battery acts as a sort of filter to cut down on electrical noise.
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