I have a 1963 nova, i changed the alternator and battery same day and then battery drains?

i dont have a horn button, but once while i was driving the horn went on by itself, so i unplugged the horn, the horn relay was really old, so i replaced it, i taught that was the problem of my battery draining. but i got new battery and alternator put in, but still drains battery
I have a 1963 nova, i changed the alternator and battery same day and then battery drains?
Both of the previous posters make good points. A poor quality connection, either on the ground side between the engine and the Negative battery post, or between the Alternator output terminal (the large red wire on the back) and the Positive battery post, can keep the alternator from doing it's job well. Of course, there are other things which can cause the Alternator not to work, like a bad Voltage Regulator (external on your car) not feeding the field circuit that controls it's output.



On modern cars, you pretty much need an Ammeter to check for a battery drain, but on your car, probably just the clock takes current while the car is off. So if you unplug that first, you shouldn't have anything else taking current that would light a test light. Here's an article on checking for drains. You can disregard the stuff about computers and such parts that stay on after the car is shut off.

http://www.aa1car.com/library/battery_ru…



Here's an article on charging system checks, in case there's no drain. Again, you can disregard the stuff about computers controlling the Alternator, like most are nowadays.

http://www.aa1car.com/library/charging_c…



And if you have access to a Voltmeter, here's an article about the best way to test the quality of your cable and wiring connections, without having to even take them apart.

http://www.aa1car.com/library/voltage_dr…
I have a 1963 nova, i changed the alternator and battery same day and then battery drains?
is there a light in the bootspace? sometimes the switch in the bootlid fails and the light stays on. the answer is to take the bulb out.



look at the battery lead which connects to the car body. what happens is that you get a poor connection then the alternator can not charge the battery properly. unbolt it, clean off the rust. you could fit a new earth wire if it looks poor.
Here's how you find out what's draining a battery. You have to use a 12 volt test light, but they are cheap.



Take the fuses out one at a time. Connect the test light across the connection of each fuse socket. When the test light lights up, bingo, that's the circuit that's causing the drain.



Then you have to do some more investigation on that circuit, but at least you know where to look.
1963 nova

http://rides.hotrod.com/ride/1003657/old…

http://superchevy.automotive.com/113339/…



wiring diagram Chevrolet Chev 63

http://www.tocmp.com/tOCMP/wiring/5765wi…

http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/sho…



~ the horn relay connects to Alternator Relay, check those connections,

~ the positive ? battery goes to solenoid, and smaller ? wire to horn relay connection, check that wire at both ends,

~ theres a violet wire from solenoid to ignition, with link to backup neutral switch, check tails lights and fuse,

~ and check ignition switch connection

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http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/broch…

http://modernperformanceclassics.net/Sub…

http://www.1963sale.com/Chevrolet-parts/

http://www.nnnova.com/allprods.php

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Anyone ever changed out the alternator in a 97 s series saturn?

So i have everything disconnected from the alternator now i just need to unbolt it. The bottom bolt is easy enough but the top bolt is a pain in the ***. Is there a special way to get at it?
Anyone ever changed out the alternator in a 97 s series saturn?
Check the Auto Zone web site for instructions about how to remove the alternator on your Saturn.
Anyone ever changed out the alternator in a 97 s series saturn?
buy a chiltons or haynes repair manual for you're saturn at a parts store

My check engine warning light doesnt flash on like the other warning lights when I crank car. Is ECM bad?

My mechanic unplugged my mass air flow center and then cranked car and realized my engine light didnt come one. We then scanned it and a code 670 Quad Driver #4 failure. I've been having stumbling acceleration. We changed alternator and catalytic converter which made a big difference but the problem still seems to be there a little. Is it my ECM?
My check engine warning light doesnt flash on like the other warning lights when I crank car. Is ECM bad?
As far as the light not coming on, you might want to check the bulb first.



As far as the rest, I don't answer trouble code questions when I don't even know what kind of car it is.
My check engine warning light doesnt flash on like the other warning lights when I crank car. Is ECM bad?
you might want to check the bulb first on that one those do burn out especially if they been on for a while other that that it can be caused by a bad ecm,that will make the car run real bad and have ll kinds of problems,id check the bulb then rescan it to see if the light works,if not check the wiring from the ecm over to the dash that sometimes causes problems with the cel light,if all this fails you may wind up at an electrical shop for them to trace the wire or fault down and find it,good luck.

I have replaced the alternator and battery twice in the last 2 months, will loose my power randomly?

it is a 00' Jeep Cherokee I6-4.0L. As I said I have replaced the above parts twice in the last two months. On the second try I have the voltage tested while the car was running and they said it was a faulty alternator, I changed it and no luck. I took a short road trip and the car lost power continuously on the drive there. Then it would not start, battery is still good, please help lost on solutions???
I have replaced the alternator and battery twice in the last 2 months, will loose my power randomly?
if you have a good alternator and battery and its not charging check the fuse! iam not to sure but it might be inline with the positive wire.

make a volatge drop test from the positive post of battery to the postive of alt. , how is the alternator grounded? by wire or case?



check the power and see if there any dirt on the connections



good luck
I have replaced the alternator and battery twice in the last 2 months, will loose my power randomly?
Could be one or both of your battery cables.
what kind of batt terminals do you have? are they the kind that you tighten two bolts that crushes the cable? those are garbage.
MD I don't know which nes you are refering to, the side terminal pancaked donut shaped 1s or what?



Eitherway i think he should make sure hes grounded, see were the blk/neg goes and make surethats solid. then make sure your positive cable is not damaged. make sure the wires coming out of the alt are on there tight and are not torn up. follow the wiresfrom the alt completely, put an interim wire in its place to see how hat charges your batter and monitor that with an ohmmeter. and check yoiur fuse as well. And also do you know if when you started the car it started off of pure battery charge or ifthe alt was doing anything at all sporadically? it seems like its kinda half doing it so the wires are probally damaged.

How do I change the alternator on a 1999 1.8d lx Fiesta? Any help greatly appreciated!?

I wrote an article on eHow on how to change the alternator in a dodge caravan. It is pretty general and I think it may help. Here is the link...... http://www.ehow.com/how_2288299_replace-鈥?/a> Even though it is not the same type of vehicle, I have generalized information
How do I change the alternator on a 1999 1.8d lx Fiesta? Any help greatly appreciated!?
replace it with a current model.

Alternator problem:bought a Suzuki Grand vitara 2005from suzuki dealership last month ,?

they changed drive belt %26amp; afterward I got bad noise. it randomly comes. specially first in the morning start but it won't go. it continues while driving . it is not squiring which I thought it might be. my mechanic looked at it %26amp; said it is alternator. suzuki delaership wants me to drive for a week to see if continued. my concern is they change alternator because it is critical but I am not sure if I take to them they really change alternator. is there anyway they can do something to make noise gone temperory because car is under 90 days exchange warranty. please please any suggestion or recommendation please let me know my mechanic said if I want to fix it is $500
Alternator problem:bought a Suzuki Grand vitara 2005from suzuki dealership last month ,?
The dealership is trying to get you to delay getting them to do the repairs until the warranty expires. Then YOU pay for the repairs.



Noises don't go away on their own. If it is in fact the alternator, insist the dealership fix the problem. Document the who, what, where, when and why of your conversations with your mechanic and dealership.



Who did you talk to (your mechanic and the dealership - get their names).

What did you talk about (noisy alternator and the 90 day warranty).

Where (car dealership on [address] and your mechanic at [address]).

When (list all dates - when you bought the car, when the noise started, when you talked to people).

Why (the alternator was making noises as identified by your mechanic).



It could also be the idler pulley or another belt driven accessory. A stethoscope will help to identify the offending part. I use one on my car. They're available at NAPA for about $20.



The better your documentation, the better your chances of winning in small claims court when you have to file.
Alternator problem:bought a Suzuki Grand vitara 2005from suzuki dealership last month ,?
I would take it back to the dealership. The dealership is hoping the time will expire and they don't have to fix it. Alternator do not have a break in period, it is either working or not working. If it is making noise the bearing is going out, so let them get you a new one.

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What is the best way to change the alternator on a 1994 nissan sentra 2.0?

chaging the alternater? is it better to go in from the top or bottom / do i need to put the car on stands?? do i need to chamge 1 or all, any of the belts at this time?? AND FINALLY do you know any single women in bakersfield
What is the best way to change the alternator on a 1994 nissan sentra 2.0?
The best way to do it is from the bottom, putting it on jackstands would be better for saftey. If your going to have the belts off anyways, take a look at them make sure they're not really crack and if they are go ahead and replace them. Sorry can't help you with the ladies, but a good running car doesn't hurt.