Last night on a trip of about an hour or so on my way home about five minutes from home my truck started to have a whiny noise that got louder and more pronounced when i accelerated and slowed down and got quieter when i decelarated(sp?) i pulled into my driveway shut if off and started to get out. when i realized my interior lights weren't on like usual so i put the key back in and tried to turn the power on so i could se what i was doing. and nothing...not even clicking like it was trying to turn over. no lights no clock no radio nothing. HELP!!!!lol
2007-11-16 00:53:44 · 7 answers · asked by pjvacemt06 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would have to say that the alternator has gone, and subsequently has overloaded the battery. The same thing happened to my girlfriend about a year and a half ago, luckily it was in front of my place, and I changed the alternator for her, only to find out that the battery was shot too from being drained so far that it would not take a charge.
I would recommend changing the alternator if you can or you know someone who can for you, because shops usually are a fortune to change the alternator and the battery. And remember there is a core charge on the alternator, so you will get some money back when you return the old alternator. I have had issues with AC Delco batteries in the past, so I would recommend staying away from AC all together; if you have a Tractor Supply Co. (TSC) store near you, they have the best car batteries I have found and only put in my vehicles, and yes, I own a 2003 Grand Am GT1, so I am not a bias Ford or Chrysler owner.
I hope its nothing more than that. Good luck.
2007-11-16 01:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by Snoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, yup sounds like an alternator fault. I am a mechanic by trade and have always found its worth avoiding buying a reconditioned alternator where possible, try to find yourself a shop that can sell/fit alternator components. There is one near my home town in somerset called bridgwater battery centre. They would most likely repair that alternator for £20 doing the same as most reconditioning companies do for a fraction of the cost. And before you go charge your battery and take it with you, Ask them to drop-test it. They will then tell you if it needs replacing or not.
Basically a new battery and exchange alternator would likely cost you £100 upwards, so its quite a saving.
Hope this helps :)
2007-11-16 09:07:23 · answer #2 · answered by craig salter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May be an alternator wearing out. If the bearings & brushes start to go, the noise would be in relation to engine speed.
However, sounds iike you ran your battery dead too, so now is a good time to get BOTH a new (or rebuilt) alternator AND a new battery.
2007-11-16 08:57:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT sounds to me like your alternate went out causing you to run off your battery , check your battery connections and have your alternate tested.
2007-11-16 09:07:56 · answer #4 · answered by hammer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like th alternator died
could alsobe something really bad like the starter reingaged
but most likly the alternator battery or belt
2007-11-16 09:44:15 · answer #5 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a cs130 alt they have a problem with bearing going out.They all so have stator problems, you can replace this alt your self for about 90.00.Be sure to charge up your battery when you do you could wipe out a new alt if you don't
2007-11-16 19:16:01 · answer #6 · answered by gggggg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like john deere has right idea....jump it if you know how,,,or take battery out and check it/charge it/or get new one...then drive to parts store for free check of alternator...
2007-11-16 09:10:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋