First off I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Jaret, I've been lurking the forums on and off for about a year after I purchased my first E30. I fell in love with the cars ever since and am now on my second '89 IS.
Just got the car about a month and a half ago and am now having problems with the battery/alt./voltage regulator. Not quite sure which it is so I'd like any heads up as of where to check first.
Things to be mentioned:
1. Head unit is not connected and there is an amp hookup by the battery that is also disconnected. Car also has one of those viper alarm/remote start systems.
2. Blower fan works on and off, usually jiggle the fuse and it turns on
3. All lights dim slightly and idle drops ever so slightly when anything 'power' is used (window switches, etc.)
Ran a test on the battery and alt. and was told that it could be the voltage regulator. I understand that the part is pretty cheap but was wondering if there was any way I could find out for sure before I started removing the alternator and replacing the battery. I need the car to get to work for the rest of the week and have been jumping it for a couple of days now and would rather not blow my battery. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
Just got the car about a month and a half ago and am now having problems with the battery/alt./voltage regulator. Not quite sure which it is so I'd like any heads up as of where to check first.
Things to be mentioned:
1. Head unit is not connected and there is an amp hookup by the battery that is also disconnected. Car also has one of those viper alarm/remote start systems.
2. Blower fan works on and off, usually jiggle the fuse and it turns on
3. All lights dim slightly and idle drops ever so slightly when anything 'power' is used (window switches, etc.)
Ran a test on the battery and alt. and was told that it could be the voltage regulator. I understand that the part is pretty cheap but was wondering if there was any way I could find out for sure before I started removing the alternator and replacing the battery. I need the car to get to work for the rest of the week and have been jumping it for a couple of days now and would rather not blow my battery. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
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