2007-10-04 03:47:22 · 14 answers · asked by vlk0505 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You need a new alternator if, of course, your battery isn't just dead. Go to autozone, they'll check your battery and tell you if you need a new one. If your battery is dead, but can be recharged, just get a new battery.
If it's not the battery, get a new alternator. Get it soon. If it is the alternator, you don't want your car dying in the middle of the day while you're on the interstate, because it will. And it will die for good.
Good luck, and I hope the annoyance ends soon!
2007-10-04 03:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by lindsey d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I saw that happen recently.Not knowing for sure if your 70 has an external voltage regulator or not I can suggest that if it does the mechanical contacts inside it are prone to sticking,draining the battery overnight.If it's equipped with one you can remove the cover and check.
The way to track down a drain is to disconnect the positive battery cable and place an amp meter in series.Then disconnect the fuses one at a time until the circuit drain becomes apparent.You can get an ammeter from Harbor Freight on sale for about $3.00.
2007-10-04 05:51:59 · answer #2 · answered by wildmanny2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a simple sure-fire test for the alternator. With the car running, pop the hood, and hold a long flathead screwdriver to the center of the pulley of the alternator. If the screwdriver stays sucked to the spinning pulley then the alternator is good. The screwdriver is sucked to the pulley because of electric/ magnetic current. If the screwdriver bounces around slightly, then the alternator is no good. It's not producing any current. It only has to bounce around slightly if the alternator is bad, whereas if the alternator is good then it is sucked onto it and you will definitely know it.
If the alternator is good, then it probably is the battery that has gone bad -- especially if the battery is three or more years old.
2007-10-04 04:00:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the two some thing became left on or some thing is draining the battery. value the battery decrease back as much as see if any lights furniture or the rest digital comes on. If no longer something, verify for a draw mutually as the vehicle is off to song down what's draining the battery. yet another danger is a ineffective alternator. it ought to no longer have been charging the battery mutually as the vehicle became working
2016-10-10 07:17:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the battery Clean? dirt and grease can drain power across the top of the battery and drain it.
How old is the battery? more then 4 years you might want to replace it..
If you have a bad diode or regulator in the Alternator it will drain the battery.
Are the battery cables good and not corroded?
2007-10-05 21:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disconect the battery overnight and if it is flat in the morning you need a new battery. If it is ok then there is something on the car draining the battery---check the boot---trunk light is not on all the time
2007-10-04 04:06:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You prolly have something that's draining your battery or your battery's not fully charging-sign of a dead cell. Go to Autozone or your local car parts store and have them check it for free.
2007-10-04 03:52:50 · answer #7 · answered by omnisource 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have a dead short somewhere. Could be the starter.Or it could be just a bad battery.
2007-10-04 03:57:27 · answer #8 · answered by mike r 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Top 3 easy checks: Trunk, under hood, glove box lights staying on.
2007-10-04 03:56:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The problem is probably either in the courtesy light circuit, or the power seat.
2007-10-04 03:57:21 · answer #10 · answered by j76spirit 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋