# Couldnt the issues atleast wait til Spring when its warm??? lol **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [January 6, 2010, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couldnt-the-issues-atleast-wait-til-spring-when-its-warm-lol/249576 "2010-01-06T13:31:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![offroadzj](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/offroadzj/32/6428_2.png) [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couldnt-the-issues-atleast-wait-til-spring-when-its-warm-lol/249576/1 "2010-01-06T13:31:48Z")
Got about 5 min from work (Voorheesville) and noticed that my battery light came on. Kept an eye on the odometer and clock and noticed they were a little dimmer than usual. So I immediately turned the radio and heater off, and put the ebrake on the first click to disengage the auto headlights. Got to about exit 2W and the odometer was barely visible. Then got to exit 4 and decided to get off the northway in case it did break down b/c I can get to a parking lot a little easier to go back and get it with my trailer. Used some downshifting and the ebrake to keep my foot off the brake pedal and hopefully keep the brake lights off. Got to the end of maxwell, turning onto fiddler lane in latham and everything electrically shut off (car still running but barely). Got to 155 and basically just blew the red light so I wouldnt have to stop on the hill… then got lucky with another light and just made it home. Quickly grabbed my DMM and had just enough time to test the battery and alternator outputs before it finally died. Both were around 6volts. I noticed that there is some decent corrosion on the terminals and the bolt for the alt. output is rusted so I’m gonna try to clean up the contacts and see if it works, but if not where has the best price on a reman/new alternator for these??? Thanks for reading. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couldnt-the-issues-atleast-wait-til-spring-when-its-warm-lol/249576/2 "2010-01-06T14:00:37Z")
> [@OMG -vs- WTF](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/omg-vs-wtf/28068/9): > > Got about 5 min from work (Voorheesville) and noticed that my battery light came on. Kept an eye on the odometer and clock and noticed they were a little dimmer than usual. So I immediately turned the radio and heater off, and put the ebrake on the first click to disengage the auto headlights. Got to about exit 2W and the odometer was barely visible. Then got to exit 4 and decided to get off the northway in case it did break down b/c I can get to a parking lot a little easier to go back and get it with my trailer. Used some downshifting and the ebrake to keep my foot off the brake pedal and hopefully keep the brake lights off. Got to the end of maxwell, turning onto fiddler lane in latham and everything electrically shut off (car still running but barely). Got to 155 and basically just blew the red light so I wouldnt have to stop on the hill… then got lucky with another light and just made it home. Quickly grabbed my DMM and had just enough time to test the battery and alternator outputs before it finally died. Both were around 6volts. I noticed that there is some decent corrosion on the terminals and the bolt for the alt. output is rusted so I’m gonna try to clean up the contacts and see if it works, but if not where has the best price on a reman/new alternator for these??? > Thanks for reading. What is ‘these’? ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couldnt-the-issues-atleast-wait-til-spring-when-its-warm-lol/249576/3 "2010-01-06T14:07:17Z")
ABA 4cylinder golf/jetta… go on [roflwagens.com](http://roflwagens.com) its an albany area site, someone might be selling one. but they are pretty cheap anyway [http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Golf/EngineElectrical/6/3](http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Golf/EngineElectrical/6/3) can also get a reman Bosch from another place i know. its 90amp for 313 including a 200$ core fee… so after core return its 113, thats OEM Bosch. advance auto special [http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subcategory\_Alternators\_-49997389\_-49997327\_10151\_10051\_-1\_\_\_](http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subcategory_Alternators_-49997389_-49997327_10151_10051_-1___) none of this is hard to search for you just seem lazy ---
**Author:** ![offroadzj](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/offroadzj/32/6428_2.png) [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couldnt-the-issues-atleast-wait-til-spring-when-its-warm-lol/249576/4 "2010-01-06T14:10:57Z")
> [@:picard: at this guy...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picard-at-this-guy/27890/70): > > What is ‘these’? Yea that would probably help… lol. 1998 Golf MKiii. I think I’ll just grab one from GAP. Advance has reman’s for $140 or I can get a brand new aftermarket from GAP for $180ish. I’ll hopefully check it out this weekend and go from there. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couldnt-the-issues-atleast-wait-til-spring-when-its-warm-lol/249576/5 "2010-01-06T14:11:54Z")
Ah. If GAP does not have one, go with NAPA. Electrical stuff from them is much better than Autozone, Advance, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couldnt-the-issues-atleast-wait-til-spring-when-its-warm-lol/249576/6 "2010-01-06T14:17:40Z")
get it rebuilt here [**Con Rel** Auto **Electric** Inc](http://www.con-rel.com/) ![http://shift518.gom-host.com/symres:sb_unknownannotation.png](http://shift518.gom-host.com/symres:sb_unknownannotation.png) > **[Auto Parts | Schenectady, NY](https://www.con-rel.com/)** > > Find the automotive starters, alternators, and generators, and other auto parts you're looking for at Con-Rel Auto Electric in Schenectady, New York. 3637 Carman Road Schenectady, NY 12303-5401 (518) 356-1646 [Get directions](http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&rlz=1T4ADBS_enUS291US298&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,9635074367093099166&fb=1&hq=conrel+electrical&hnear=Albany,+NY+12205&gl=us&daddr=3637+Carman+Road,+Schenectady,+NY+12303-5401&geocode=7887464040273965307,42.733589,-73.938691&ei=7wtFS92wDcXNlAempMkO&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=directions-to&resnum=1&ved=0CAwQngIwAA) - [Is this accurate?](http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADBS_enUS291US298&q=conrel+electrical#)This address, phone number, map or business info is not accurate. [Confirm](http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADBS_enUS291US298&q=conrel+electrical#) [Cancel](http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADBS_enUS291US298&q=conrel+electrical#)Thank you for the feedback. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couldnt-the-issues-atleast-wait-til-spring-when-its-warm-lol/249576/7 "2010-01-06T17:05:53Z")
> [@FS: 1992 Plymouth Laser RS, Automatic, Runs and Drives CHEAP!!! $300.00](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1992-plymouth-laser-rs-automatic-runs-and-drives-cheap-300-00/27954/5): > > Ah. If GAP does not have one, go with NAPA. Electrical stuff from them is much better than Autozone, Advance, etc. what lololololololollolololololol , napa elec is the worst out there even there good line .:rofl ---
**Author:** ![crazybrew609](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/crazybrew609/32/6319_2.png) [@crazybrew609](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/crazybrew609)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couldnt-the-issues-atleast-wait-til-spring-when-its-warm-lol/249576/8 "2010-01-06T17:34:10Z")
> [@OMG -vs- WTF](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/omg-vs-wtf/28068/13): > > get it rebuilt here > > [**Con Rel** Auto **Electric** Inc](http://www.con-rel.com/) > [www.con-rel.com](http://www.con-rel.com) > > 3637 Carman Road > Schenectady, NY 12303-5401 > (518) 356-1646 > [Get directions](http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&rlz=1T4ADBS_enUS291US298&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,9635074367093099166&fb=1&hq=conrel+electrical&hnear=Albany,+NY+12205&gl=us&daddr=3637+Carman+Road,+Schenectady,+NY+12303-5401&geocode=7887464040273965307,42.733589,-73.938691&ei=7wtFS92wDcXNlAempMkO&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=directions-to&resnum=1&ved=0CAwQngIwAA) - [Is this accurate?](http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADBS_enUS291US298&q=conrel+electrical#)This address, phone number, map or business info is not accurate. [Confirm](http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADBS_enUS291US298&q=conrel+electrical#)[Cancel](http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADBS_enUS291US298&q=conrel+electrical#)Thank you for the feedback. just got mine re-done their… highly recommended… price is very reasonable and it looked brand new when i got it back ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couldnt-the-issues-atleast-wait-til-spring-when-its-warm-lol/249576/9 "2010-01-06T17:41:09Z")
Ive bought a few from X-Cel in Schenectady. The last one I bought was $60. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couldnt-the-issues-atleast-wait-til-spring-when-its-warm-lol/249576/10 "2010-01-06T17:44:47Z")
> [@OFFICIAL Buffalo Sabres Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-buffalo-sabres-thread/25170/4529): > > Ive bought a few from X-Cel in Schenectady. The last one I bought was $60. How did they work in the long run? ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couldnt-the-issues-atleast-wait-til-spring-when-its-warm-lol/249576/11 "2010-01-06T17:48:32Z")
Fine, atleast the second one. They screwed up the first one but fixed it no problem at all. Ive bought several starters and alternators from them and we used their shit all the time at the shop I used to work at. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couldnt-the-issues-atleast-wait-til-spring-when-its-warm-lol/249576/12 "2010-01-06T17:49:49Z")
> [@04/22/2007 ECC-N WNY Event 1 Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/04-22-2007-ecc-n-wny-event-1-thread/27647/217): > > Fine, atleast the second one. They screwed up the first one but fixed it no problem at all. > > Ive bought several starters and alternators from them and we used their shit all the time at the shop I used to work at. Good to know, thanks man. ---
**Author:** ![Criscone24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7993a0/32.png) [@Criscone24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Criscone24)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2010, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couldnt-the-issues-atleast-wait-til-spring-when-its-warm-lol/249576/13 "2010-01-10T13:48:25Z")
just go to napa and pick one up, done deal or make the troop to GAP and overpay which is what i do when it comes to VW. ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2010, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couldnt-the-issues-atleast-wait-til-spring-when-its-warm-lol/249576/14 "2010-01-10T14:04:48Z")
> [@fs: cr 125 and cr250](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-cr-125-and-cr250/25744/8): > > what lololololololollolololololol , napa elec is the worst out there even there good line .:rofl THIS. + rep