Post by account_disabled on Dec 11, 2017 12:44:08 GMT
My car broke down while I was going ~70mph on the freeway. The radio started flickering on and off, headlights went out, lost power steering, and dashboard lights went crazy. Pulled to the side of the road, killed the engine, then it wouldn't restart. Had to get it towed.
The next day, a general auto mechanic took a look at it. He jumped the car to start it up, tested the battery, alternator, everything. He ran to RPM up to 2500 and tested and couldn't replicate the problem. I assumed it was just a fluke thing.
Fast forward a week, I'm driving ~30 minutes a way, and I notice the battery light flickering on and off occasionally, for a blip and then randomly blipping back on a minute later sort of thing. I slow down to ~40mph and it stops happening. I drive on the highway a few more times and the same thing happens. So I figure that this problem only manifests itself when I'm driving fast, it never happens driving around town. I swing by AutoZone and have them test the battery and alternator as well...nothing wrong. I then bring it to an auto electrician, one of the best in the area, and he cannot find anything wrong. I replaced the alternator 8 months ago, and would rather not replace it again if it isn't the problem.
I'm out of ideas, no one can find anything wrong with the car, but there is obviously something going on. Any suggestions?
Please help.
Thanks!
I didn't find the right solution from the Internet.
References
www.rav4world.com/forums/96-4-3-general/156178-car-electrical-problems.html
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The next day, a general auto mechanic took a look at it. He jumped the car to start it up, tested the battery, alternator, everything. He ran to RPM up to 2500 and tested and couldn't replicate the problem. I assumed it was just a fluke thing.
Fast forward a week, I'm driving ~30 minutes a way, and I notice the battery light flickering on and off occasionally, for a blip and then randomly blipping back on a minute later sort of thing. I slow down to ~40mph and it stops happening. I drive on the highway a few more times and the same thing happens. So I figure that this problem only manifests itself when I'm driving fast, it never happens driving around town. I swing by AutoZone and have them test the battery and alternator as well...nothing wrong. I then bring it to an auto electrician, one of the best in the area, and he cannot find anything wrong. I replaced the alternator 8 months ago, and would rather not replace it again if it isn't the problem.
I'm out of ideas, no one can find anything wrong with the car, but there is obviously something going on. Any suggestions?
Please help.
Thanks!
I didn't find the right solution from the Internet.
References
www.rav4world.com/forums/96-4-3-general/156178-car-electrical-problems.html
Technology Explainer Video