ok i just took the battery to get charged, and now it starts right up, but then shuts off. this always seems to happen when i fool with the damn alternator or the stupid battery.ugh,im so sick of this BS.thanks mitsubishi...
2006-09-05 15:13:40 · 12 answers · asked by nickolaus c 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Take a deep breath first. If the car just shuts off, then it could be the alternator or maybe not. If you're so inclined, test the battery for voltage, you need about twelve to thirteen volts. If this is good, then start the car and make sure that you're now getting 14 volts. Measure across the battery terminals with a voltmeter.
Mitsubishi alternators are usually one of the better ones out there, so this seems an unlikely problem. Do check the alternator fuse to make sure that it isn't blown. (they do have a fuse). I would also make sure the fusible links between the alternator,battery and starter are in good shape as well. While you're at it, make sure the battery cables aren't corroded either. The last thing I can suggest is that if the battery is the original one or over three years old, replace it now. It's on borrowed time.
Hope this helps, and just because it's Japanese doesn't mean it's junk.
2006-09-05 15:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The battery may be no good, some will take a charge but can't hold it, also it may be the alternator that isn't charging the battery, both can be checked easily, just take them to a parts store to be checked, also you may have a bad voltage regulator, try and find out if yours is built into alternator or seperate, just ask the guys at parts store.
2006-09-05 15:21:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you removed the battery, is there any chance that you disconnected any of the sensors to make it easier to remove?
What you describe sounds very much like the MAF sensor has been unplugged.
We used to have inexperienced lube-techs make this mistake when servicing air filters and when they replaced batteries in some makes of cars.
Don't know if yours is one that you might do that, but take a deep breath, count to 60, grab a cup of coffee (or a coke) or whatever, then go out and look.
If not, you might need to query the PCM for codes to see if you have another sort of failure that just happens to be a coincidence.
Good Luck
2006-09-05 16:20:41 · answer #3 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure your battery cables are well cleaned & tightened. if your battery terminals are worn out or have alot of deposit and corrosion replace them. After making sure the connections are good get your alternator taested at any parts store. It should give 13-14 or 13.5-14.5 volts. Anything below 13 replace the allternator, if the alternator is still good have your mechanic check you engine main relay. Good luck!
2006-09-05 15:28:59 · answer #4 · answered by Beanz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may just need a new alternator and alternator wires. My wife's ford temp used to have a similar problem. She got tired of the car stranding her and donated it to an orphanage. They took it to a mechanic who had removed his head from his a$$ and he fixed the alternator wires for less than $100 and they were sending us letters about how they drive it everyday.
2006-09-05 15:21:02 · answer #5 · answered by Matt M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try checking all the connections on it,,it sounds like it has something causing it to break ground ,,or cause an open circuit , on it,,this will cause it to shut down like that,,and it will start back,,but it will keep running a good battery down if it has an open circuit,,also check were the wires connect to the alternator on it,,maybe this will help you,,good luck,,sounds like you need it.
2006-09-05 15:24:17 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your batteries negative cable where it bolts to the engine.
Sounds like an intermittent grounding problem.
Even if it's tight, there may be corrosion on it.
It's probably a 14mm bolt head.
2006-09-05 15:19:00 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you got a wire loose somewhere, you shouldnt probably fool with the alternator or battery
2006-09-05 15:22:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep Mitsubishi is your problem. some of their cars are OK, and some suck. I think it`s just the luck of the draw. check your ground wire ,it could be loose.
2006-09-05 15:18:38 · answer #9 · answered by star sailor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesnt sound like an alternator, it sounds more like a loose, or broken positive or negative cable...
2006-09-05 15:33:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋