@Mame,
Mame wrote:
Maybe the alternator was no good?
Was the alternator light coming on?
i do not have any extra on dash lights for things going on in my car.
it is a bare naked stick vehicle.
I have a gas gauge, temp gauge, speed and rpm. thats all
@shewolfnm,
shewolfnm wrote:
i do not have any extra on dash lights for things going on in my car.
it is a bare naked stick vehicle.
I have a gas gauge, temp gauge, speed and rpm. thats all
It has got to have some idiot lights... Didn't they know who they were building it for???
Must be the starter. We had the same problem with our mini-van. Fixed the alternator, still had the same problem of not starting. So, duh, it was the starter. $400 later, we now can start the damn car. Runs great.
Good luck, shewolf
@Fido,
Fido wrote:
It has got to have some idiot lights... Didn't they know who they were building it for???
very true.
Im sure it does in the dash, but nothing has come on so I am inclined to just say no.
@Pemerson,
Yup.
thats what happened here.
and 6 mile hike round trip to find out. Done it twice today and will do it again tomorrow
@shewolfnm,
shewolfnm wrote:
Fido wrote:
It has got to have some idiot lights... Didn't they know who they were building it for???
very true.
Im sure it does in the dash, but nothing has come on so I am inclined to just say no.
An alternator would make a light shine... A starter would not...
@Fido,
Ahhhhh
now THATs nice to know.
No lights went off on my dash.
But, the alternator was only putting out 6 amps. I know that means faulty . I no mechanic. But it does not sound like it was the ultimate issue. I agree.
And I just have to say.....
The car is repaired.
And the repair was free.
So I am very grateful today
VERY grateful
@shewolfnm,
you must have a guardian angel.
@chai2,
Thank goodness you're on the road again - yay!!! And what a bonus that it was free! Who'da thunk?
I have many.
And I think they got tired of having to walk with me in traffic. !
haha
@shewolfnm,
I think you probably mean, "they got tired of having to talk with me"
were you talking forks and haircuts in the same sentence?
@shewolfnm,
The fuses for the lights may have burnt out and need replacing.
@Fido,
Looks like that this forum site turned into a debate... :-) but I'm enjoying reading all the posts.
@aimmobile,
aimmobile wrote:
Looks like that this forum site turned into a debate... :-) but I'm enjoying reading all the posts.
My name is discord... Has anyone seen my apple???
So what was the punch line? 'Cuz I used to have a '79 Datsun pickup thought would sometimes refuse to turn over -- solenoid was sticking or something. When that happened, I'd give it a whack or two with a ball peen hammer to shake it loose, start the truck, and drive off. At least until I'd saved up a few ducats to buy a reconditioned starter, which solved the problem entirely...
@patiodog,
I once had an '82 ford crewcab that almost turned over a couple of times.
