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kowalski
03-10-2006, 07:30 PM
so when i'm driving it wont rev past 4.5K it will just cut out past that. other electrical units also sketch out i.e. radar detector, radio, and abs. i need help quick as to where to start looking. thanks

Febi Guibo
03-10-2006, 07:37 PM
alternator... check the belt, check the voltage at the battery while the car is running.

kowalski
03-10-2006, 09:07 PM
alternator... check the belt, check the voltage at the battery while the car is running.


yeah shes all fixed up, it took me 5 min or so to find the problem. the electrical connector sheared off due to vibrations. its all fixed up and running well now

asubimmer
03-10-2006, 09:28 PM
sooo what was the prob?

kowalski
03-11-2006, 03:18 AM
it was the main connection to the alt. the connector sheared off, and the one to the power block in the engine bay.