Scott Dorsey wrote:
> mark barron <mbarron@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> My son started it fine. Drove about 4-5 miles and the engine stalled
and
>> would not restart.
>
> Was the alternator light on at the time? Was he even watching for it?
>
>> He notice a pop in the radio at the time. I tested the battery at about
>> 11.9 volts when I arrived to jump it. It started and then stalled as
>> soon as I removed the jumper cable. I suspect the alternator brushes
>> except, it does not seem like enough mileage for the brushes to be worn
>> out. I would be most grateful for your thoughts.
>
> Could be all sorts of alternator failures, and could also be the fusible
> links on the alternator too. Do you measure voltage at the alternator
> terminals? If so, the alternator is connected properly to the battery.
>
> If you disconnect the battery and stick an ammeter onto it, can you
> see if something is discharging the battery? One of the more popular
> regulator failure modes will show up with the alternator discharging
> the battery.
>
> If the alternator is connected to the battery but does not put out
enough
> current to charge the battery or operate the car, it is bad.
>
>> At RealOEM.com (last 7
>> digits of VIN are ce91161 )
>> I see that this car could have any one of the following alternator
setups
>> 90A Valeo
>> 120A Bosch
>> 120A/140A Valeo.
>> How do I determine the alternator type? Is this info in the owner's
>> manual?I left the manual in the car when I had it towed to the
workplace.
>
> It doesn't matter. They should have basically the same configuration
and
> the same issues. If yours turns out to be bad, take it to the dealer
> and get a replacement.
>
>> I have not research any of the codes found with my PEAKE reader
>
>> All code are in Table 19
>> 76 Throttle position sensor - thank you son.
>> 64 Memory self test control module defective
>> 45 Fuel Pump Relay
>> 23 Secondary Air Pump Relay
>> 3e Seconday Air System switching valve circuit
>> 8c DM-TL pump control circuit
>> 7e DM-TL switching solenoid
>> d1 EWS Message
>> 7c DISA control
>> Many Thanks in advance.
>
> If the engine control has been running without proper supply voltage,
> all hell will break loose and you will get a million codes registered.
> You can ignore all of them. They are all symptoms of the low voltage
> and not the cause of it.
> --scott
Many thanks. Good comments. I will try to check it all out.
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