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  1. 07-27-2012 09:23 PM #1
    Recently replaced my alternator and battery, but i am still having charging issues. the car will lose functions while driving, act like it is about to stall out, than come back from the dead like nothing happened. the last time it reset the clock and trip without completely stalling out.

    Any ideas? could it be some sort of relay for the alternator switching off and on? Im comfortable digging into my car mechanically and figuring things out, but i dont know much about relays and electrical issues and such. help!!

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    07-27-2012 10:33 PM #2
    check your grounds maybe?

    are any of them loose, maybe clean them up and bolt them back down.
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    07-30-2012 02:04 AM #3
    Any associated codes? Sounds like it could be a faulty voltage regulator, but you would have codes showing voltage too high/low. And just as orau said, check your grounds. I'm sure you've seen them, but make sure the issue isn't the terminals on the battery. Damn gremlins....
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    08-03-2012 12:06 AM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by accidentprone View Post
    Recently replaced my alternator and battery, but i am still having charging issues. the car will lose functions while driving, act like it is about to stall out, than come back from the dead like nothing happened. the last time it reset the clock and trip without completely stalling out.

    Any ideas? could it be some sort of relay for the alternator switching off and on? Im comfortable digging into my car mechanically and figuring things out, but i dont know much about relays and electrical issues and such. help!!
    Mine does this too i cant find the issue **** drives me nuts

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  5. 03-03-2013 07:51 PM #5
    back up... cars been sitting for ~6 months. any ideas? ground battery terminal looked fine... any advice on how to chase this problem around with a multimeter?

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