OK. Brief description of a HUGE Problem with my 1985 Jaguar: It is NOT CHarging the Battery, and failed EVERY Test given to it, with not a even a .01 Variance from Battery Output to what is measured int he Charging Test, Revved up or not.
AT LEAST 6 TIMES: -- Battery: "Good" (This is the one im trying NOT to "Cycle" too much)
-- Drain Test: PASS (.01A)
-- Charging: _NO VOLTAGE_
.. -EVERY TIME- Since i bought the CAR!!!
We Replaced the Alternator, with a Warranted Junkyard XJS Alternator. (It fit.) - Same Result.
Belt was Really REALLY Looose, i could spin Pulley in my Hand.. it is now Nice and Tight, cant move it with Hand at ALL.. Same result.
AC Compressor was removed.. Here is how it looks now http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu72/jcorbi82/100_2712.jpg
WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?
I do NOT see the "Battery" Light on the Dash.. but i discovered this morning that it DOESNT come on when i turn the key.. only Coolant Level Light, Seatbelt Light, and Oil Pressure Light.
Sooo.. i suspect Wiring, SOMEWHERE.. Possible AC Compressor (Removed because it was Seized and originally had NO Belt on Alternator) connections to Alt, or other Wiring WRONG?
Im tempted to pay the $60 for "Electrical Diagnosis," as the one shop said i MAY just need $40 of "New Wires".. as the Alternator MAY be Fine!
I do not Trust Advance, all they can say is "The Charging test shows its not charging, so you need an Alternator." Did that already..
Advice? Thoughts? Should i take it for the Electrical Diagnostic, they said theyd credit the cost of Diagnosis to the repair IF it was Alternator, if its wires that may solve my Problem too?
AT LEAST 6 TIMES: -- Battery: "Good" (This is the one im trying NOT to "Cycle" too much)
-- Drain Test: PASS (.01A)
-- Charging: _NO VOLTAGE_
.. -EVERY TIME- Since i bought the CAR!!!
We Replaced the Alternator, with a Warranted Junkyard XJS Alternator. (It fit.) - Same Result.
Belt was Really REALLY Looose, i could spin Pulley in my Hand.. it is now Nice and Tight, cant move it with Hand at ALL.. Same result.
AC Compressor was removed.. Here is how it looks now http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu72/jcorbi82/100_2712.jpg
WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?
I do NOT see the "Battery" Light on the Dash.. but i discovered this morning that it DOESNT come on when i turn the key.. only Coolant Level Light, Seatbelt Light, and Oil Pressure Light.
Sooo.. i suspect Wiring, SOMEWHERE.. Possible AC Compressor (Removed because it was Seized and originally had NO Belt on Alternator) connections to Alt, or other Wiring WRONG?
Im tempted to pay the $60 for "Electrical Diagnosis," as the one shop said i MAY just need $40 of "New Wires".. as the Alternator MAY be Fine!
I do not Trust Advance, all they can say is "The Charging test shows its not charging, so you need an Alternator." Did that already..
Advice? Thoughts? Should i take it for the Electrical Diagnostic, they said theyd credit the cost of Diagnosis to the repair IF it was Alternator, if its wires that may solve my Problem too?