Poster Pwherr : Auto Question ...

[Kramer]

Pwherr need help with an auto question sir

Drive a 2001 Chrsler Sebring lx , 90,000km
For about 5 days it wouldn';t start in the a.m.

I have one of those portable boosters (great investment)
that started it up ./
Anyways , when I go to work and come out after 8 hours it starts fine ,
its only in the morning after sitting in the driveway for 12 hours
that it won't start.

So I took it to mechanic and had battery replaced , I figured 4 1/2 yr old
should be replaced anyways .

Now this morning I go to start the car and again there's no power ?
Its dead ...
I put on the charger and it starts right away ...

Somehow its losing power ,

and no I made sure there were no lights turned on, etc
turned everything off , even shut off the radio ,
but stilll no power..

What do you think the problem is ?

[Trossi3389]

Alternator

[pwherr]

I very well could be the Alt even if it is charging it could have a short inside.It is def a short somewhere.

[PigSkinTerror13]

alternator possibly

mine has been doing the same thing... i had the spark plugs replaced and the fuel filter checked and it worked for about 2 months

[Kramer]

Originally Posted by pwherr

I very well could be the Alt even if it is charging it could have a short inside.It is def a short somewhere.

what kind of dollars we lookin at either way -lol

I wanna make sure these guys don't tell me its something else thats more $ ...

lol

[skippy]

Originally Posted by Kramer

what kind of dollars we lookin at either way -lol

I wanna make sure these guys don't tell me its something else thats more $ ...

lol

You can probably change the alternator yourself.

[Kramer]

Originally Posted by skippy

You can probably change the alternator yourself.

I leave that stuff up to the professionals ..


You can do an oil change yourself ,
but I'd rather pay someone else to do it ...

You can iron your clothes ,
but I'd rather pay someone to dryclean them

You can build a deck yourself , or hire a contractor
I have $ so rather pay a contractor

just my own personal choice
maybe not everyone else's

to each their own

[skippy]

Originally Posted by Kramer

I leave that stuff up to the professionals ..


You can do an oil change yourself ,
but I'd rather pay someone else to do it ...

You can iron your clothes ,
but I'd rather pay someone to dryclean them

You can build a deck yourself , or hire a contractor
I have $ so rather pay a contractor

just my own personal choice
maybe not everyone else's

to each their own

LOL.....I hope Tross, PW and PigSkin are professional mechanics

[Kramer]

Originally Posted by skippy

LOL.....I hope Tross, PW and PigSkin are professional mechanics

Pwherr is a mechanic sir which is why I directed the question to him ...
which shows your lack of knowledge in this particular subject ...

all I asked is how much are we looking at ?
( which you didn't answer)

I suppose you consider yourself a professional at your job whatever that may be ?







TY and GL

[skippy]

Originally Posted by Kramer

Pwherr is a mechanic sir which is why I directed the question to him ...

all I asked is how much are we looking at ?
( which you didn't answer)

I suppose you consider yourself a professional at your job whatever that may be ?


TY and GL

Alternators are not that expensive. You can get brand new ones or you can get re-conditioned ones. Difference is not that great. I would venture to guess its around $80 or $90 as I haven't replaced an alternator in the last 5 yrs.

[Kramer]

Originally Posted by skippy

Alternators are not that expensive. You can get brand new ones or you can get re-conditioned ones. Difference is not that great. I would venture to guess its around $80 or $90 as I haven't replaced an alternator in the last 5 yrs.

short circuit?

what's
YOUR professional opinion on the cost of that sir?

[skippy]

Originally Posted by Kramer

short circuit?

what's your professional opinion on the cost of that sir?

Its probably just the alternator. Replace that and your problem(s) should disappear.

If you have a short circuit, then you have a serious problem, but that doesn't seem to be the case here because you are able to boost your vehicle.

An example of a short is when something stays on even after it has been turned OFF, such as headlights staying on even after you turned them off. The OFF simply creates an open circuit thus not supplying power to the headlights, however, a short means that the circuit is a closed circuit and power is still being supplied to the headlights even if the switch is in the OFF position.

If its a short, then it can be costly as every inch of the wiring harness must be checked to locate the short.

[pwherr]

Originally Posted by Kramer

what kind of dollars we lookin at either way -lol

I wanna make sure these guys don't tell me its something else thats more $ ...

lol

Rebuilts run about 200 for that car new close to 400 (Plus labor).A short anywhere else is a by the hour thing.Most dealerships around here are at 85 an hour ind are at 70.My rate is 65 but I have less overhead.
And yes skipper I have been doing this for 30 years and have been doing it on my own for 23 years.So professional I would say real close by I am trying.

[skippy]

Originally Posted by pwherr

Rebuilts run about 200 for that car new close to 400 (Plus labor).A short anywhere else is a by the hour thing.Most dealerships around here are at 85 an hour ind are at 70.My rate is 65 but I have less overhead.
And yes skipper I have been doing this for 30 years and have been doing it on my own for 23 years.So professional I would say real close by I am trying.

In that case.....get Kramer an alternator at cost and let him pay for shipping costs.

[Kramer]

other possibilities after checking the internet :

There could be a dirty or corroded connection to the battery

There could be a problem with the ignition switch or connecting wiring
there could be a problem with the starter solenoid ...

fuel injected cars are very sensitive to proper fuel pressure .
If the pressure is off by a few pounds it can cause a no start condition .

a defective charging system that does not replenish the batteries charge
(what does that mean-lol)


a defective interior or trunk lamp switch that leaves the bulb lit

sound right pwherr ?