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Old 07-18-2012, 09:29 AM   #41
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Whatttt???!
You are so cute!
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Old 07-18-2012, 09:31 AM   #42
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Darn I must have been absent the day they covered automobile parts and functions under the hood.
Heck, I gave birth to a stellar mechanic and even I don't know WTF he's talking about!
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Old 07-18-2012, 09:31 AM   #43
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Try this If a problem exists in the charging circuit, check for a complete field circuit by placing a large screwdriver on the alternator rear-bearing surface. If the field circuit is complete, there will be a strong magnetic pull on the blade of the screwdriver, which indicates that the field is energized. If there is no field current, the alternator will not charge because it is excited by battery voltage. Even a 5th grader can do this, I think.
The easier method is to get two wires, place one end of each wire on opposite sides of your tongue and place the other side of each wire on each post of the battery.

Let us know the results.
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Old 07-18-2012, 09:32 AM   #44
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Darn I must have been absent the day they covered automobile parts and functions under the hood.
That's what they taught us guys while you learned about
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Old 07-18-2012, 09:35 AM   #45
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Heck, I gave birth to a stellar mechanic and even I don't know WTF he's talking about!
It is so much easier to run a system check on my car and then print it out from my email.
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Old 07-18-2012, 09:37 AM   #46
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Try this If a problem exists in the charging circuit, check for a complete field circuit by placing a large screwdriver on the alternator rear-bearing surface. If the field circuit is complete, there will be a strong magnetic pull on the blade of the screwdriver, which indicates that the field is energized. If there is no field current, the alternator will not charge because it is excited by battery voltage. Even a 5th grader can do this, I think.
With the engine running.....
A 11 year old should be reaching into a running engine with a screw driver

... and if the belt is gone your test will replace a good alternator
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Old 07-18-2012, 09:38 AM   #47
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I DON'T GET A CHOICE

Oh there are some real winners out there.
I was left standing on the curb for an hour waiting for Mr. Low Budget rental car to pick up for their offsite lot. Took 15 minutes and 3 people to process me at the counter. No phone in the terminal and no telephone number to contact them. It's all about the cost, not about my convienence.
Then you get the priviledge of driving a tinker toy.
I love freeway driving in an underpowered econobox. It makes me feel so safe and secure.
Actually, yes, you do. I know that even SATO won't book Fox.
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Old 07-18-2012, 09:41 AM   #48
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Right, because I'd certainly know what I was looking for if I popped the hood. I can check my oil and that's about the end of my grease monkey skillz.
yup, tired given the wifey some survival skills, when traveling. GLAZED look is all i got !!! So i say at least always make sure your cells charged, hope i haven't been drinkuing or your in for a long wait!!!
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Old 07-18-2012, 09:49 AM   #49
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yup, tired given the wifey some survival skills, when traveling. GLAZED look is all i got !!! So i say at least always make sure your cells charged, hope i haven't been drinkuing or your in for a long wait!!!
Oooooh Ooooh I know one more trick a woman can do... dump a can of diet coke on the battery thingies to clean them!
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Old 07-18-2012, 09:51 AM   #50
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Oooooh Ooooh I know one more trick a woman can do... dump a can of diet coke on the battery thingies to clean them!
Does the car have to be on or off?

:GrabscanofDietCokeandheadsouttothecar:
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