chausse420
Active LVC Member
Ok, I will try to make this short and sweet. I burnt up my 110A alternator so considering the extensive work I have done to the stereo that is pretty much the last step. I am running an RE SXX 12D2 Sub with a MTX 1501D and a MB Quart 480...somthing. Anywayz, its pushing about 2000+ watts. I have a Kinetik HC2000 and the Big 3 Upgrade as well.
So I bought a high output alternator and it wont even keep my battery above 13.5v. My car (2001 Lincoln LS8) keeps yelling at me about checking the charging system. I called the guy and all he keeps telling me is that the alternator is controlled by a regulator or maybe another regulator. Hispanic, very hard to understand. He said the computer is having complications with the alternator because of this or something along these lines. I have taken it to 3 different shops and had it load tested and it just constantly falls on its face when they crank the load up in any way. With all accessories off it struggles to keep up. I have cleaned and triple checked all connections and everything seems to be just fine.
What I am asking of anybody who can help is I am just wondering if there is anything I need to do to make this alternator work more efficiently. The guy says 100% guarantee and I can send it back and get a full refund if I want. I dont want to have to take this SOB out again, it was hard enough the first time, let along again. Is there a chance when I pulled the pulley off to get it in I tightened it too much and its not spinning as fast as it should? I would imagine it would burn up the belt if that was the case tho.
If there is anything anybody can suggest or have me do, I would be so greatly appreciated!!!
Much thanks in advance for all replies and help on this matter!
So I bought a high output alternator and it wont even keep my battery above 13.5v. My car (2001 Lincoln LS8) keeps yelling at me about checking the charging system. I called the guy and all he keeps telling me is that the alternator is controlled by a regulator or maybe another regulator. Hispanic, very hard to understand. He said the computer is having complications with the alternator because of this or something along these lines. I have taken it to 3 different shops and had it load tested and it just constantly falls on its face when they crank the load up in any way. With all accessories off it struggles to keep up. I have cleaned and triple checked all connections and everything seems to be just fine.
What I am asking of anybody who can help is I am just wondering if there is anything I need to do to make this alternator work more efficiently. The guy says 100% guarantee and I can send it back and get a full refund if I want. I dont want to have to take this SOB out again, it was hard enough the first time, let along again. Is there a chance when I pulled the pulley off to get it in I tightened it too much and its not spinning as fast as it should? I would imagine it would burn up the belt if that was the case tho.
If there is anything anybody can suggest or have me do, I would be so greatly appreciated!!!
Much thanks in advance for all replies and help on this matter!