Electrical system trouble

jbain2 · 02-03-2004, 05:35 PM

I have been having problems with my electrical system. I recently replaced the battery and terminal connectors becuase I would have to jump the Exp after I turned it off. The battery got completely drained while it was running. Now when I am stopped the electrical system fluctuates and the gauge bounces up and down. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks.

**Blee1099** · 02-03-2004, 05:38 PM

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Originally posted by jbain2
I have been having problems with my electrical system. I recently replaced the battery and terminal connectors becuase I would have to jump the Exp after I turned it off. The battery got completely drained while it was running. Now when I am stopped the electrical system fluctuates and the gauge bounces up and down. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks.

It might be time to replace the battery cables.. The 1st generation cables are known to corrode from within

Billy177 · 02-03-2004, 09:12 PM

sounds like a bad alternator/voltage regular autozone tests them for free

*Redrig* · 02-03-2004, 09:18 PM

That might also be why it drained while running.

**Blee1099** · 02-03-2004, 09:19 PM

Probably is the alternator.. I guess I should read the post more throughly.. Since your guages are bouncing, I would say alternator.. If you can get it started, try pulling the neg terminal off and see if it stalls.. If it stalls, then it's your alternator.. Just don't leave it off for too long if it still runs otherwise you'll do damage.

jbain2 · 02-03-2004, 09:32 PM

Thanks guys. I will start with the alternator. I already replaced the cables and terminal connectors.

Opera House · 02-04-2004, 03:14 AM

Make sure there is a good connection from the engine to the car body. There are grounding straps that go bad. The voltage will then be normal post to post on the battery but will be lower pos terminal to the frame. The dash gauge measures that voltage.

02-03-2004, 05:35 PM	#1
jbain2 Wannabe Elite Explorer Glen Cove, NY 92' XLT Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 20 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Electrical system trouble I have been having problems with my electrical system. I recently replaced the battery and terminal connectors becuase I would have to jump the Exp after I turned it off. The battery got completely drained while it was running. Now when I am stopped the electrical system fluctuates and the gauge bounces up and down. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks. __________________ '92 Explorer XLT

02-03-2004, 09:12 PM	#3
Billy177 Wannabe Elite Explorer Redding CT 99 Explorer XLT SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,902 Vehicle Specs	sounds like a bad alternator/voltage regular autozone tests them for free __________________ 1999 4.0 Sohc XLT 4x4 3.55 31' BFG MT Mac Air Intake, High-Flow cats, Excalibrator Flowmaster 50 Series Cat-back,Rancho 5000's, TT + Shackles, 200 Amp Alternator, Autometer Gauges, 150 Watt Lights Detroit Locker in Rear

02-03-2004, 09:18 PM	#4
Redrig Elite Explorer Gettysburg,PA 1997 Mountaineer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,995 Vehicle Specs	That might also be why it drained while running. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/exforce

02-03-2004, 09:19 PM	#5
Blee1099 Evil Asian Elkridge, MD 91 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,327 Vehicle Specs	Probably is the alternator.. I guess I should read the post more throughly.. Since your guages are bouncing, I would say alternator.. If you can get it started, try pulling the neg terminal off and see if it stalls.. If it stalls, then it's your alternator.. Just don't leave it off for too long if it still runs otherwise you'll do damage. __________________ Decals & Stickers EF Shirts EF Pullover Hoodies EF Zip Up Hoodies EF Travel Coffee Mugs Buy Any 2 and get 2nd half off Bottoms Up Rock Racing

02-03-2004, 09:32 PM	#6
jbain2 Wannabe Elite Explorer Glen Cove, NY 92' XLT Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 20 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks guys. I will start with the alternator. I already replaced the cables and terminal connectors. __________________ '92 Explorer XLT

02-04-2004, 03:14 AM	#7
Opera House Wannabe Elite Explorer Cincinnati, OH 97 Explorer XLT Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,093 Vehicle Specs	Make sure there is a good connection from the engine to the car body. There are grounding straps that go bad. The voltage will then be normal post to post on the battery but will be lower pos terminal to the frame. The dash gauge measures that voltage. __________________ Rule #7: Believing and seeing are often both wrong. (FOW) 02, 97, 92 Explorer XLT 4X4 4.0L