Voltage Drain...???

[99Camaro99]

Whenever I turn my steering wheel the voltage meter drops to just above the red hash marks. If it's night time you can see the lights dim out. However once I just tap on the throttle the alternator recharges the voltage. Is there something wrong here?

[PewterBird]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 99Camaro99:
Is there something wrong here?<hr></blockquote>

Yes [img]smile.gif[/img]


Don't over look the simplist anwers.Definantly check the battery temanals, make sure they are tight and clean.

[ January 27, 2003: Message edited by: PewterBird ]</p>

[Big Tymer]

i would say check connecter to the alternator and the battery terminals... sounds like when u take a turn its coming loose.....

[99Camaro99]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Big Tymer:
i would say check connecter to the alternator and the battery terminals... sounds like when u take a turn its coming loose.....<hr></blockquote>

I'll check the terminals but I only notice the dropping voltage if the car is idling and not moving. If I turn the car while it's moving it's fine.

[nino]

holy crap have you read my post?
http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ulti...c&f=1&t=008732

[99Camaro99]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by nino:
holy crap have you read my post?
http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ulti...c&f=1&t=008732<hr></blockquote>

yea I did, but my problem is not even CLOSE to yours. Mine is just a little nuisance. You...whoa car just dying on the road = you're in deep crapola! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[nino]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 99Camaro99:


yea I did, but my problem is not even CLOSE to yours. Mine is just a little nuisance. You...whoa car just dying on the road = you're in deep crapola! [img]tongue.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>

ok then wait till your car dies and then we will have the same problem. remember my car dies when the voltage meter dances and finally hits red. you just havent gotten there yet.

to be honest, i am leaning towards a loose wire somewhere. now if i can just find it!
well didnt find one!

btw, how is your power steering fluid? i was on add. have you checked yours?

[ January 27, 2003: Message edited by: nino ]</p>

[scr8pn99camaro]

I have a 99 Camaro and I have the same problem. Except mine happens when my headlights are on and I downshift. Still trying to figure out what the problem is!

[JediBandit]

Seems like every so often I have to get on and post this... :D . I had the same problems... whenever the accelerator wasn't being used, my headlights would dim, dashlights, everything. I took it in several times b/c it was still under warranty, always said they couldn't find the trouble. Finally, I got a good service manager who took a ride with me one night. When he saw the problem, he personally put in a call to GM. The answer? For some reason, the factory power wires just don't cut it. The solution? Now I have an extra power wire running from my alternator. There was a part code and all. If you guys need it, I'll see if I can dig it out. Hope this solves your problems!


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