Engine noise and idle problem

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Dammit1323
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Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:04 pm
Car: 91 Nissan 240sx S13 Coupe

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Hi everyone I'm having a problem with my car. I have 2 problems.
1) My car makes this whining noise and it looks like is coming from the alternator (I use a screwdriver to locate the sound). I get 13.8 with no accessories/lights/electric fan on, then i get 13.4 with all my hid, lights, electric fan, stereo, etc on. I thought your suppose to have the output power between 13.8-14.8. Do you think is a bad alternator?
2) Whenever i drive my car and when i come to a stoplight and press on the break and my idle gets low (500rpm) then it jumps back up to 700-800rpm when im in a complete stop. Do you think the alternator could be the issue or can it be some other problem?

Please help this been happening for a long time. :frown:

PS. The alternator is from a nissan quest i upgraded.


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asoomal
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Joined: Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:45 pm
Car: 2001 Subaru Impreza L 5MT (Daily)
1992 Nissan 240SX SE 5MT w/HICAS (Being restored)
Location: Canada

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Remove the plug from the alternator and see if it makes a difference.

And yeah, the output does seem rather low for a Quest alternator.


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