Yesterday was my lucky day!

[kwillia]

Originally Posted by withrespect

Whatttt???!

You are so cute!

[kwillia]

Originally Posted by PrepH4U

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!

[PsyOps (Premo)]

Originally Posted by FED_UP

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.

[MMDad]

Originally Posted by PrepH4U

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

[PrepH4U]

Originally Posted by kwillia

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.

[aps45819]

Originally Posted by FED_UP

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

[RoseRed (Premo)]

Originally Posted by BernieP

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.

[MADPEBS1]

Originally Posted by vraiblonde

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!!!

[kwillia]

Originally Posted by MADPEBS1

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!

[withrespect (Premo)]

Originally Posted by kwillia

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: