stev-o

My voltage gauge normally reads 14 volts with the car running but tonight it was reading like 9 volts and then like 12
is my alternator going out or what it ran find and drove fine I even drove it around locally and ran a few arens and it started just fine like 4 times
Help need to get to work at 630 in the morning tomorrow and can't be getting stuck on the side of the road

timberwolf

check belt tension
check batt connections and grounds

if they all look good, take it to advance or autozone and have it and the battery tested

stev-o

I normally always blast my sound system and it doesn't draw to much power

storm101

That's definatly a symptom of a bad alt, when mine went it did something similar.

Check your belt tension then take it off (alternator) and bring it in to an advance auto or somewhere to have it tested.

Don't forget to check/clean all your cables and connections as well, a loose cable can do this same symptom.

stev-o

For some reason the main post on my starter relay keesp getting loose even tho it's new I think that could of been my main problem

stev-o

Because I run two 12s blasting them and it really doesn't draw much power for a 1800 Watt amp .

krnkimchi702

mine did the same thing. i plan on just replacing it and testing the alternator and if it ends up being ok, i'll use it as a spare

cameronscherokee

My audio systems at 1800 watts of power 2 amps capacitor 2 battery's and my volts dip terribly and I've been pulled over for my head lights dimming

rrich

Why all the noise?

Do you really think people admire you for acting like an idiot?
They aren't - they are really thinking "there goes a retarded 6 year old."

cruiser54

rrich, you must be older like me.

I just got hearing aids because I didn't protect my hearing at a younger age. You know, shooting guns without ear protection, rock concerts, air tool usage, working on heavy equipment, and having loud cars.

OTOH, I don't like hearing or "feeling" other people's music in traffic. Find it an invasion of my privacy and space.

RTorrez1

DAMN!
I must be getting old too. I'm right the with cruiser54 and rrich. Even though I do have a great stereo system in my XJ. That came with it when I bought it. The only time it get turn up loud is when my son drives it. Damn old age. LOL Time to take a nap...

Bustedback

I can drive by using a cane on the pedals. That is a sign of age. A cane at 44 is a result of dumb mistakes in my youth, but damn it was fun at the time.

krnkimchi702

I do agree with the old guys lol I'm 24 and I used to have 2 12s in my car and could make anything rattle with it on full blast. But now it just seems excessive and people actually don't want to hear what you are listening to. Or maybe he is just trying to cover all the rattles and noises coming from his jeep lol

rrich

The best use I've found for WD-40 is spray their speakers with it.

And - the loud noise is really helpful in desert and forest areas - it helps you acquire your target.

Ever notice that when they have all the elaborate noise makers the rest of the vehicle is junk and falling apart?

RTorrez1

I have noticed that too. What really makes me laugh is when there radio is up real loud and they think it sounds so good but all anyone else hears is there car rattling and getting ready to fall apart.