Electrical Issue

**RUSH2112** · 05-10-2007, 01:22 PM

I have an electircal problem. Rob (Wick) will chime in here as he has seen the problem first hand. Just want some opinions about what the issue might be. Rob is leaning towards the starter relay.

Basically the car will start fine most of the time, but sometimes after sitting for a day I try to turn it over and it clicks and I lose ALL power, completely dead. Rob did put a meter on the battery and I am losing power to the rest of the car.

Rob - add you input here, as I am sure I am not describing it accurately.

Thanks in advance for any troubleshooting help.

**J-rod** · 05-10-2007, 01:24 PM

its an obvious one...but check the alt yet?

i would also lean to a bad starter connection...

**RUSH2112** · 05-10-2007, 01:41 PM

Gonna check the starter connection tonight.

Isn't the alternator to just charge the battery while the car is running and has nothing to do with starting the car? I could be wrong

**J-rod** · 05-10-2007, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by RUSH2112

Gonna check the starter connection tpnight.

Isn't the alternator to just charge the batter while the car is running and has nothing to do with starting the car? I could be wrong

yea you are right....its just i havent heard good things about the fox alts

**RUSH2112** · 05-10-2007, 01:49 PM

It is the original alternator, so it might be flaky. It will probably be the next thing to replace.

**coralcoupe1993** · 05-10-2007, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by RUSH2112

It is the original alternator, so it might be flaky. It will probably be the next thing to replace.

I have a new one from my 93 you can have for $30. Aside from that, it wouldnt be draining your power. Do you have an old alarm or anything like that? Is the glove box light, trunk, or hood light staying on?