JTH1972
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- June 8, 2010
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- City, State
- Kelowna, BC
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 96 XL V6 4X4
So tonight after work, I go to start my 94 XLT. Everything comes on the way it should, all lights are on. I turn the key and hear a loud "CLICK" and everything goes black.
I get a jump (took a few tries) and get it started again. i notice the interior light flickering, as well as the driving lights flickering. The amperage gauge is bouncing all over the place, no real improvement with the engine reved up, lights still flickering. Turned regular lights on and they were ok, just flickering with the driving lights. Eventually the amperage gauge behaves and stays steady with some RPM's. Idling it drops some and does the occasional bounce. No (extra) driving issues getting home.
When I do get it home, I turn it off and try to start it again. Nothing but blackness. Eventually the lights do come on slightly but not enough to turn it over. Door locks work.
So i don't think it's the alternator since it worked fine once it was running. Obviously no charge getting to the battery. So I figure either the battery is screwed or is there some sort of voltage regulator I should be checking first?
Suggestions?
I get a jump (took a few tries) and get it started again. i notice the interior light flickering, as well as the driving lights flickering. The amperage gauge is bouncing all over the place, no real improvement with the engine reved up, lights still flickering. Turned regular lights on and they were ok, just flickering with the driving lights. Eventually the amperage gauge behaves and stays steady with some RPM's. Idling it drops some and does the occasional bounce. No (extra) driving issues getting home.
When I do get it home, I turn it off and try to start it again. Nothing but blackness. Eventually the lights do come on slightly but not enough to turn it over. Door locks work.
So i don't think it's the alternator since it worked fine once it was running. Obviously no charge getting to the battery. So I figure either the battery is screwed or is there some sort of voltage regulator I should be checking first?
Suggestions?