*Low Battery on 1988 5000 CS Turbo*
03-28-2005, 02:38 PM
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*Low Battery on 1988 5000 CS Turbo*
I have a 1988 5000 CS Turbo Quattro that was having electrical
problems. At first there seem to be no power coming from the battery
so the mechanic installed a voltage regulator and that seem to work,
but today, I was in traffic at a stop light with the
wipers/lights/heater/radio going and the low battery warning came on.
I turned everything off and it went away. As soon as traffic moved I
turned it on and when in motion the warning did not come back.
Do I need a (gulp) new alternator?
Thanks in advance!
problems. At first there seem to be no power coming from the battery
so the mechanic installed a voltage regulator and that seem to work,
but today, I was in traffic at a stop light with the
wipers/lights/heater/radio going and the low battery warning came on.
I turned everything off and it went away. As soon as traffic moved I
turned it on and when in motion the warning did not come back.
Do I need a (gulp) new alternator?
Thanks in advance!
03-28-2005, 03:32 PM
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Re: *Low Battery on 1988 5000 CS Turbo*
You are probably experiencing a unique condition of the T44s.
The battery under the back seat has its main positive lead running forward but
has a splice where the power is split to the ignition and alternator. The splice
is at the bottom and inside the passenger side kick panel. These get dirty /
corroded and build up resistance. Take it apart, clean and that may cure the
problem.
You can test whether this is the likely problem by testing the voltage to ground
at the jumping terminal just behind the passenger side head light and then test
the voltage to ground on the battery terminal. There shouldn't be more than a
few tenths of a volt difference. If more then that is probably the cause of the
problem.
Tony
'91 100q 5spd (4th T44)
'98.5 1.8TQ 5spd
Quisp Smith wrote:
> I have a 1988 5000 CS Turbo Quattro that was having electrical
> problems. At first there seem to be no power coming from the battery
> so the mechanic installed a voltage regulator and that seem to work,
> but today, I was in traffic at a stop light with the
> wipers/lights/heater/radio going and the low battery warning came on.
> I turned everything off and it went away. As soon as traffic moved I
> turned it on and when in motion the warning did not come back.
>
> Do I need a (gulp) new alternator?
>
> Thanks in advance!
The battery under the back seat has its main positive lead running forward but
has a splice where the power is split to the ignition and alternator. The splice
is at the bottom and inside the passenger side kick panel. These get dirty /
corroded and build up resistance. Take it apart, clean and that may cure the
problem.
You can test whether this is the likely problem by testing the voltage to ground
at the jumping terminal just behind the passenger side head light and then test
the voltage to ground on the battery terminal. There shouldn't be more than a
few tenths of a volt difference. If more then that is probably the cause of the
problem.
Tony
'91 100q 5spd (4th T44)
'98.5 1.8TQ 5spd
Quisp Smith wrote:
> I have a 1988 5000 CS Turbo Quattro that was having electrical
> problems. At first there seem to be no power coming from the battery
> so the mechanic installed a voltage regulator and that seem to work,
> but today, I was in traffic at a stop light with the
> wipers/lights/heater/radio going and the low battery warning came on.
> I turned everything off and it went away. As soon as traffic moved I
> turned it on and when in motion the warning did not come back.
>
> Do I need a (gulp) new alternator?
>
> Thanks in advance!
03-28-2005, 03:32 PM
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Re: *Low Battery on 1988 5000 CS Turbo*
You are probably experiencing a unique condition of the T44s.
The battery under the back seat has its main positive lead running forward but
has a splice where the power is split to the ignition and alternator. The splice
is at the bottom and inside the passenger side kick panel. These get dirty /
corroded and build up resistance. Take it apart, clean and that may cure the
problem.
You can test whether this is the likely problem by testing the voltage to ground
at the jumping terminal just behind the passenger side head light and then test
the voltage to ground on the battery terminal. There shouldn't be more than a
few tenths of a volt difference. If more then that is probably the cause of the
problem.
Tony
'91 100q 5spd (4th T44)
'98.5 1.8TQ 5spd
Quisp Smith wrote:
> I have a 1988 5000 CS Turbo Quattro that was having electrical
> problems. At first there seem to be no power coming from the battery
> so the mechanic installed a voltage regulator and that seem to work,
> but today, I was in traffic at a stop light with the
> wipers/lights/heater/radio going and the low battery warning came on.
> I turned everything off and it went away. As soon as traffic moved I
> turned it on and when in motion the warning did not come back.
>
> Do I need a (gulp) new alternator?
>
> Thanks in advance!
The battery under the back seat has its main positive lead running forward but
has a splice where the power is split to the ignition and alternator. The splice
is at the bottom and inside the passenger side kick panel. These get dirty /
corroded and build up resistance. Take it apart, clean and that may cure the
problem.
You can test whether this is the likely problem by testing the voltage to ground
at the jumping terminal just behind the passenger side head light and then test
the voltage to ground on the battery terminal. There shouldn't be more than a
few tenths of a volt difference. If more then that is probably the cause of the
problem.
Tony
'91 100q 5spd (4th T44)
'98.5 1.8TQ 5spd
Quisp Smith wrote:
> I have a 1988 5000 CS Turbo Quattro that was having electrical
> problems. At first there seem to be no power coming from the battery
> so the mechanic installed a voltage regulator and that seem to work,
> but today, I was in traffic at a stop light with the
> wipers/lights/heater/radio going and the low battery warning came on.
> I turned everything off and it went away. As soon as traffic moved I
> turned it on and when in motion the warning did not come back.
>
> Do I need a (gulp) new alternator?
>
> Thanks in advance!
03-28-2005, 03:32 PM
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Re: *Low Battery on 1988 5000 CS Turbo*
You are probably experiencing a unique condition of the T44s.
The battery under the back seat has its main positive lead running forward but
has a splice where the power is split to the ignition and alternator. The splice
is at the bottom and inside the passenger side kick panel. These get dirty /
corroded and build up resistance. Take it apart, clean and that may cure the
problem.
You can test whether this is the likely problem by testing the voltage to ground
at the jumping terminal just behind the passenger side head light and then test
the voltage to ground on the battery terminal. There shouldn't be more than a
few tenths of a volt difference. If more then that is probably the cause of the
problem.
Tony
'91 100q 5spd (4th T44)
'98.5 1.8TQ 5spd
Quisp Smith wrote:
> I have a 1988 5000 CS Turbo Quattro that was having electrical
> problems. At first there seem to be no power coming from the battery
> so the mechanic installed a voltage regulator and that seem to work,
> but today, I was in traffic at a stop light with the
> wipers/lights/heater/radio going and the low battery warning came on.
> I turned everything off and it went away. As soon as traffic moved I
> turned it on and when in motion the warning did not come back.
>
> Do I need a (gulp) new alternator?
>
> Thanks in advance!
The battery under the back seat has its main positive lead running forward but
has a splice where the power is split to the ignition and alternator. The splice
is at the bottom and inside the passenger side kick panel. These get dirty /
corroded and build up resistance. Take it apart, clean and that may cure the
problem.
You can test whether this is the likely problem by testing the voltage to ground
at the jumping terminal just behind the passenger side head light and then test
the voltage to ground on the battery terminal. There shouldn't be more than a
few tenths of a volt difference. If more then that is probably the cause of the
problem.
Tony
'91 100q 5spd (4th T44)
'98.5 1.8TQ 5spd
Quisp Smith wrote:
> I have a 1988 5000 CS Turbo Quattro that was having electrical
> problems. At first there seem to be no power coming from the battery
> so the mechanic installed a voltage regulator and that seem to work,
> but today, I was in traffic at a stop light with the
> wipers/lights/heater/radio going and the low battery warning came on.
> I turned everything off and it went away. As soon as traffic moved I
> turned it on and when in motion the warning did not come back.
>
> Do I need a (gulp) new alternator?
>
> Thanks in advance!
03-30-2005, 08:09 AM
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Re: *Low Battery on 1988 5000 CS Turbo*
On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 15:32:40 -0600, Tony <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com>
wrote:
>You are probably experiencing a unique condition of the T44s.
>
>The battery under the back seat has its main positive lead running forward but
>has a splice where the power is split to the ignition and alternator. The splice
>is at the bottom and inside the passenger side kick panel. These get dirty /
>corroded and build up resistance. Take it apart, clean and that may cure the
>problem.
>
>You can test whether this is the likely problem by testing the voltage to ground
>at the jumping terminal just behind the passenger side head light and then test
>the voltage to ground on the battery terminal. There shouldn't be more than a
>few tenths of a volt difference. If more then that is probably the cause of the
>problem.
>
>Tony
>'91 100q 5spd (4th T44)
>'98.5 1.8TQ 5spd
>
>Quisp Smith wrote:
>> I have a 1988 5000 CS Turbo Quattro that was having electrical
>> problems. At first there seem to be no power coming from the battery
>> so the mechanic installed a voltage regulator and that seem to work,
>> but today, I was in traffic at a stop light with the
>> wipers/lights/heater/radio going and the low battery warning came on.
>> I turned everything off and it went away. As soon as traffic moved I
>> turned it on and when in motion the warning did not come back.
>>
>> Do I need a (gulp) new alternator?
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
Tony, thank you!!
wrote:
>You are probably experiencing a unique condition of the T44s.
>
>The battery under the back seat has its main positive lead running forward but
>has a splice where the power is split to the ignition and alternator. The splice
>is at the bottom and inside the passenger side kick panel. These get dirty /
>corroded and build up resistance. Take it apart, clean and that may cure the
>problem.
>
>You can test whether this is the likely problem by testing the voltage to ground
>at the jumping terminal just behind the passenger side head light and then test
>the voltage to ground on the battery terminal. There shouldn't be more than a
>few tenths of a volt difference. If more then that is probably the cause of the
>problem.
>
>Tony
>'91 100q 5spd (4th T44)
>'98.5 1.8TQ 5spd
>
>Quisp Smith wrote:
>> I have a 1988 5000 CS Turbo Quattro that was having electrical
>> problems. At first there seem to be no power coming from the battery
>> so the mechanic installed a voltage regulator and that seem to work,
>> but today, I was in traffic at a stop light with the
>> wipers/lights/heater/radio going and the low battery warning came on.
>> I turned everything off and it went away. As soon as traffic moved I
>> turned it on and when in motion the warning did not come back.
>>
>> Do I need a (gulp) new alternator?
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
Tony, thank you!!
03-30-2005, 08:09 AM
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Re: *Low Battery on 1988 5000 CS Turbo*
On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 15:32:40 -0600, Tony <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com>
wrote:
>You are probably experiencing a unique condition of the T44s.
>
>The battery under the back seat has its main positive lead running forward but
>has a splice where the power is split to the ignition and alternator. The splice
>is at the bottom and inside the passenger side kick panel. These get dirty /
>corroded and build up resistance. Take it apart, clean and that may cure the
>problem.
>
>You can test whether this is the likely problem by testing the voltage to ground
>at the jumping terminal just behind the passenger side head light and then test
>the voltage to ground on the battery terminal. There shouldn't be more than a
>few tenths of a volt difference. If more then that is probably the cause of the
>problem.
>
>Tony
>'91 100q 5spd (4th T44)
>'98.5 1.8TQ 5spd
>
>Quisp Smith wrote:
>> I have a 1988 5000 CS Turbo Quattro that was having electrical
>> problems. At first there seem to be no power coming from the battery
>> so the mechanic installed a voltage regulator and that seem to work,
>> but today, I was in traffic at a stop light with the
>> wipers/lights/heater/radio going and the low battery warning came on.
>> I turned everything off and it went away. As soon as traffic moved I
>> turned it on and when in motion the warning did not come back.
>>
>> Do I need a (gulp) new alternator?
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
Tony, thank you!!
wrote:
>You are probably experiencing a unique condition of the T44s.
>
>The battery under the back seat has its main positive lead running forward but
>has a splice where the power is split to the ignition and alternator. The splice
>is at the bottom and inside the passenger side kick panel. These get dirty /
>corroded and build up resistance. Take it apart, clean and that may cure the
>problem.
>
>You can test whether this is the likely problem by testing the voltage to ground
>at the jumping terminal just behind the passenger side head light and then test
>the voltage to ground on the battery terminal. There shouldn't be more than a
>few tenths of a volt difference. If more then that is probably the cause of the
>problem.
>
>Tony
>'91 100q 5spd (4th T44)
>'98.5 1.8TQ 5spd
>
>Quisp Smith wrote:
>> I have a 1988 5000 CS Turbo Quattro that was having electrical
>> problems. At first there seem to be no power coming from the battery
>> so the mechanic installed a voltage regulator and that seem to work,
>> but today, I was in traffic at a stop light with the
>> wipers/lights/heater/radio going and the low battery warning came on.
>> I turned everything off and it went away. As soon as traffic moved I
>> turned it on and when in motion the warning did not come back.
>>
>> Do I need a (gulp) new alternator?
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
Tony, thank you!!
03-30-2005, 08:09 AM
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Re: *Low Battery on 1988 5000 CS Turbo*
On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 15:32:40 -0600, Tony <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com>
wrote:
>You are probably experiencing a unique condition of the T44s.
>
>The battery under the back seat has its main positive lead running forward but
>has a splice where the power is split to the ignition and alternator. The splice
>is at the bottom and inside the passenger side kick panel. These get dirty /
>corroded and build up resistance. Take it apart, clean and that may cure the
>problem.
>
>You can test whether this is the likely problem by testing the voltage to ground
>at the jumping terminal just behind the passenger side head light and then test
>the voltage to ground on the battery terminal. There shouldn't be more than a
>few tenths of a volt difference. If more then that is probably the cause of the
>problem.
>
>Tony
>'91 100q 5spd (4th T44)
>'98.5 1.8TQ 5spd
>
>Quisp Smith wrote:
>> I have a 1988 5000 CS Turbo Quattro that was having electrical
>> problems. At first there seem to be no power coming from the battery
>> so the mechanic installed a voltage regulator and that seem to work,
>> but today, I was in traffic at a stop light with the
>> wipers/lights/heater/radio going and the low battery warning came on.
>> I turned everything off and it went away. As soon as traffic moved I
>> turned it on and when in motion the warning did not come back.
>>
>> Do I need a (gulp) new alternator?
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
Tony, thank you!!
wrote:
>You are probably experiencing a unique condition of the T44s.
>
>The battery under the back seat has its main positive lead running forward but
>has a splice where the power is split to the ignition and alternator. The splice
>is at the bottom and inside the passenger side kick panel. These get dirty /
>corroded and build up resistance. Take it apart, clean and that may cure the
>problem.
>
>You can test whether this is the likely problem by testing the voltage to ground
>at the jumping terminal just behind the passenger side head light and then test
>the voltage to ground on the battery terminal. There shouldn't be more than a
>few tenths of a volt difference. If more then that is probably the cause of the
>problem.
>
>Tony
>'91 100q 5spd (4th T44)
>'98.5 1.8TQ 5spd
>
>Quisp Smith wrote:
>> I have a 1988 5000 CS Turbo Quattro that was having electrical
>> problems. At first there seem to be no power coming from the battery
>> so the mechanic installed a voltage regulator and that seem to work,
>> but today, I was in traffic at a stop light with the
>> wipers/lights/heater/radio going and the low battery warning came on.
>> I turned everything off and it went away. As soon as traffic moved I
>> turned it on and when in motion the warning did not come back.
>>
>> Do I need a (gulp) new alternator?
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
Tony, thank you!!
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