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March 29th, 2010, 06:08 PM
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1997 Mustang Cobra
8.65@84mph
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denton, TX
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Losing Power In The Rain?
So i have some weired stuff going on with my my electrical system when i hit puddles of water. The amp meter on my cluster has kinda been jumping around alittle bit since i put the new alernator in but it hasnt been a big deal because it never goes that low but today in the rain i hit a few puddles on the way to work and my car lost alot of electrical power. As soon as I hit the water my lightes got dim, and my gauge showed a very low amps. It came right back up after a few seconds though. After I got to work I popped the hood to look for oviouse things like loose connecton and didnt find anything and i drove the car home just fine.
I just replaced my alternator about 2 months ago with a rebuilt one so im not sure what the deal is. I dont think its water splashing up onto it because my alternator sits on top of the motor. Any help would be great
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March 30th, 2010, 05:12 AM
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1997 Mustang Cobra
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come on someone has to know!
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March 30th, 2010, 08:47 AM
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2002 Saleen S281-SC
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Have you taken it to an auto parts store to have them test the battery and alternator?
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March 30th, 2010, 10:39 AM
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1997 Mustang Cobra
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yes the battery is good, and their machine cant tell for the alternator because it doesnt put a "load" on it...
Plus the alternator is new but i relize you can buy bad parts out of the box as well.
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March 30th, 2010, 03:02 PM
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2002 Saleen S281-SC
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There must be liquid hitting a wire or the alternator itself. Other than the alternator being bad thats about all I can think of. Haven't heard of this issue too much.
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March 30th, 2010, 06:05 PM
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its a short!
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March 30th, 2010, 06:09 PM
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2003 Mustang GT
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Frisco, TX
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I agree with TYZRIDE. Have you checked for any loose wires?
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March 30th, 2010, 06:18 PM
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2003 Mustang GT
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had this happen to me about 2 months ago. It ended up being a bad alternator and a bad battery
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March 31st, 2010, 10:30 AM
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Hardcore Enthusiast
1997 Mustang Cobra
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Location: Denton, TX
Posts: 1,783
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well thats great i could have spent that $400 on something cool... I figured i would have to replace them
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