Just to get the numbers out first, my battery w/o the car running is 12.6V, car with all devices I used tonight(heater full, HVAC fan full, defrost, FAL fans, 2 gauges, cluster, turbo timer,headlights, HVAC lights and stereo) is 12.86V, without the defrost, lights, HVAC fans, heater, I get 14.5V
Here is what has been happening and is very easy to tell at night. When I start up my car, my two side gauges are fully bright and my A/F gauge is functioning. When I turn my light switch up just one click , my gauges, cluster, HVAC,lights all go dim and the a/f gauge go dead but light is still light but dim. (Note: headlights are not on yet)
Up one more notch to full and things get progressively worse. While I was driving tonight, I had everything going and my stereo lost all power. Punched my defrost off and stereo turned back on!!
Now your thinking too much load, get rid of some stuff and you’ll be fine! Well no because before I changed my alternator belt, everything except the defrost would be on and wouldn’t have a problem. I was wondering if I let the engine warm up things would change but actually seem to get worse.
Now here is the kicker. Normally I drive conservatitive in the city and don’t really go much over 4K RPM if ever if I"m just cruising around the city doing whatever. Its only until I punch it (while I have everything going mind you) that everything goes back the way it should and stays there!!
My alternator belt is tight, I’m not sure entirely how much is too tight or whatever, doesn’t squeeling either.
What the hell is wrong with my f’in car, this is driving nuts!