07-10-2009, 09:24 AM
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Not the alternator. The RPMs and low battery charge have little in common.(unless there is no power to generate a spark)
I suspect some other electrical issue.
Too bad you missed a great deal on a 97 Rav4, it could come in handy now 
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07-10-2009, 09:26 AM
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Missed the bus
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I know, but he ignored my offer of $1500.
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07-10-2009, 09:27 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Not to be wasist, but I think you need to cowboy-up...You are driving a truck, right?
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07-10-2009, 09:32 AM
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Missed the bus
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Originally Posted by algernon
Not to be wasist, but I think you need to cowboy-up...You are driving a truck, right?
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Ya totally, Cowboys drive horses... and horses don't have electrical problems! (usually!)
Thanks!!
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07-10-2009, 10:11 AM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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I had a similar problem with my old car a few years back.... turned out it was due to old sparkplug wires... replaced those wires and ran as good as new. If you are going to do this yourself, exchange one at a time. Not fun if you mix them up.
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07-10-2009, 10:23 AM
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I agree with socktape
I was thinking the lack of your engine revving when you tried to rev would have something to do with sparkplugs... I'd check there.
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07-10-2009, 10:44 AM
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Not a casual user
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Maybe a plugged up catalytic converter.
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07-10-2009, 10:46 AM
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GOAT!
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Originally Posted by Dion
Maybe a plugged up catalytic converter.
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Or faulty wiring in the catastrophic converter.
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07-10-2009, 10:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FanIn80
Or faulty wiring in the flux capacitor.
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Edited
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07-10-2009, 10:56 AM
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Is the hoozit connected to the watchamacallit?
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07-10-2009, 11:05 AM
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You might also want to check to see if the fuel pump is working properly. A lack of fuel to the engine would cause it run sluggish.
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07-10-2009, 11:10 AM
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Missed the bus
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Originally Posted by Dion
You might also want to check to see if the fuel pump is working properly. A lack of fuel to the engine would cause it run sluggish.
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Yeah, actually I just called my buddy who used to drive a tow truck and he said it sounds like the gas filter. If that's the case Minute Lube didn't tell me I had to change it. Thanks Minute Lube!
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07-10-2009, 11:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alltherage
Yeah, actually I just called my buddy who used to drive a tow truck and he said it sounds like the gas filter. If that's the case Minute Lube didn't tell me I had to change it. Thanks Minute Lube!
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Its called minute lube for a reason, they spend more time lubing you so the bill fits than they do lubing your car.
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07-10-2009, 11:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alltherage
Yeah, actually I just called my buddy who used to drive a tow truck and he said it sounds like the gas filter. If that's the case Minute Lube didn't tell me I had to change it. Thanks Minute Lube!
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Stay away from places like Minute Lube. Find an independant mechanic that knows what he is doing.
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07-10-2009, 11:21 AM
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Missed the bus
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But... but... they're warranty approved!!
I don't have a mechanic I trust.. because I don't know jack sh** about cars. 
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07-10-2009, 11:24 AM
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One of the Nine
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Originally Posted by alltherage
But... but... they're warranty approved!!
I don't have a mechanic I trust.. because I don't know jack sh** about cars. |
South Pro Automotive.
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07-10-2009, 01:08 PM
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Often Thinks About Pickles
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Originally Posted by alltherage
I know, but he ignored my offer of $1500.
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Actually didn't I tell you to F off and stop wasting my time? Sorry.
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07-10-2009, 01:11 PM
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The new goggles also do nothing.
Join Date: Oct 2001
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I opened this thread expecting a picture of an alternator.
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07-10-2009, 01:20 PM
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dion
Maybe a plugged up catalytic converter.
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That was what one of the worst mis-diagnosis I've ever experienced. Car was very loud; especially when revving the engine. So Speedy Mufler removed the CC. (Back when you could.)
Turns out my problem was the fan clutch. In a RWD car the engine turns the fan in front of the rad, and a clutch slows it down to ~700 RPM. So at idle (around 700 RPM) it sounded normal. But rev the engine to 2000-2500 and it sounded like a jet engine. How I discovered the true cause; I heard a loud "THUNK" as one of the fan blades let go and shot itself through the rad.
Yeah, start asking friends who they recommend for mechanics. Get a good one, and treat him well. I've never met a mechanic who didn't like donuts in the morning, or a bottle of booze after doing a long job.
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