efe35L:
Good day Nairalanders,

I have had an issue with my charging system before it worsened to a bad extent which i had no choice but to replace my alternator just after I changed my compressor and condenser. I have changed 3 alternators but the same issue persists. I placed the highest alternator amp which is 150V but still the same thing. The car charges fine when in motion but stops charging the battery when its idle. It starts draining the battery fast. Pls advice. Is it a bad wiring or the alternator is defective? HELP!!!!

cc: chukel, costee, pipedreams, gazzuzz, nissparts

efe35L:
Good day Nairalanders,

I have had an issue with my charging system before it worsened to a bad extent which i had no choice but to replace my alternator just after I changed my compressor and condenser. I have changed 3 alternators but the same issue persists. I placed the highest alternator amp which is 150V but still the same thing. The car charges fine when in motion but stops charging the battery when its idle. It starts draining the battery fast. Pls advice. Is it a bad wiring or the alternator is defective? HELP!!!!

cc: chukel, costee, pipedreams, gazzuzz, nissparts

Dottore:
Try and use a different battery for 3 days and see if the problem persists

mayor2013:


150amps rather. You need to work with values here

1) battery voltage at rest
2) output voltage while car is ilding and all loads such as full lights, radio, hvac and others put on
3) out put voltage with no loads on

N.b: a voltage drop test should also be carried out

GAZZUZZ:


replace harmonic balancer. Aka crankshaft pulley.

efe35L:
mayor2013 help! Can u help me diagnose this car

mayor2013:


Accepted. Bring it in with all Generators changed

Dottore:
Alternator may not be the problem. This is probably another case of wrong diagnosis. In my humble opinion I'd suggest that you try and use a different battery for 3 days and see if the problem is solved. Some batteries may develop fault without you being aware irrespective of the fact that they still look new.

If the problem continues then have a good electrician inspect the car electrical wiring and electronics gadgets carefully to see if there's any gadget that is not turned off when the car ignition is off.

One or more of the Relays/modules that control the supply of electrical power to the electronics may have developed fault:
The car stereo, windshield wipers, headlamps, traffic actors, inner light, break lights, etc.

The crankshaft belt roller might need to be checked or replaced

If the problem persists then their could be a logic problem from the brain box. Have them test another brain box on the car.
Good luck.

efe35L:


where is it located bro. can u post a pic. my mech said he would replace one of rollers that its making small noise. Can this cause the alternator not charge?

efe35L:


If i disconnect negative at idle. The car goes off even if i rev it. The worst is if i put on the ac. It starts killing the battery and within 1 minute the car would stall

GAZZUZZ:


replace harmonic balancer. Aka crankshaft pulley.

DukeNija:


Gazzuzz my brothers Toyota Camry 06 V4, consumes fuel excessively. He spends about 5k daily and I’m not exaggerating. The check engine light is on, and it drives sluggishly and jerks. He changed the spark plugs and air filter, serviced the car including injector still no improvement.

mayor2013:


Run a scan on the car and post code(s) here

efe35L:
Good day Nairalanders,

I have had an issue with my charging system before it worsened to a bad extent which i had no choice but to replace my alternator just after I changed my compressor and condenser. I have changed 3 alternators but the same issue persists. I placed the highest alternator amp which is 150V but still the same thing. The car charges fine when in motion but stops charging the battery when its idle. It starts draining the battery fast. Pls advice. Is it a bad wiring or the alternator is defective? HELP!!!!

cc: chukel, costee, pipedreams, gazzuzz, nissparts

Kashif:


Alternator is not the problem (alternator = generator btw).

Change your electrician before he frustrates you. Find a competent tech who knows voltage reading very well.

efe35L:
Good day Nairalanders,

I have had an issue with my charging system before it worsened to a bad extent which i had no choice but to replace my alternator just after I changed my compressor and condenser. I have changed 3 alternators but the same issue persists. I placed the highest alternator amp which is 150V but still the same thing. The car charges fine when in motion but stops charging the battery when its idle. It starts draining the battery fast. Pls advice. Is it a bad wiring or the alternator is defective? HELP!!!!

cc: chukel, costee, pipedreams, gazzuzz, nissparts

efe35L:


Thanks bro. Can u suggest a reliable one in lagos?

Kashif:


Take the offer above or alternatively, look for autologic on here.

GAZZUZZ:


replace harmonic balancer. Aka crankshaft pulley.

yeyerolling:
oga me sir. Abeg lik how much would condenser and compressor cost for 06 big daddy