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Charging issues--

Discussion in 'Diagnosis/Help' started by MITT4G, Jan 10, 2007.

  1. MITT4G

    MITT4G Well-Known Member

    Ok here the issues- I have a Brake and Alternator lights on-
    I have replaced the Alternator- solved that light.
    But the Brake light will not go off, ive checked all the fluids,Reset the ECU- and its still on. :?:

    An addntl, when i was installing the Alternator i adjusted the Belt tensioner- and I literally heard the engine run easier- maybe that will help with response when accelerating!!!!
     
  2. JoeJack88

    JoeJack88 Well-Known Member Super Moderator Donated!

    the brake light could be the switch for your ebrake cable.
     
  3. Youds

    Youds Well-Known Member

    well. really make sure that fluid is full ;p. a recommendation for everyone.... dont brake that belt tensioner bolt hahaha
     
  4. underscore

    underscore Well-Known Member

    My ebrake is a tad weak (I have to pull it so high I have to bash my thumb with my other hand to get it to release sometimes...), where do I tighten it? Brakes aren't my strong point...
     
  5. Youds

    Youds Well-Known Member

    ooo i read about this right before taking my car off the road. im quite sure its just a screw on the ebrake handle assembly (below the console ;p)
     
  6. Youds

    Youds Well-Known Member

    ok to be more exact... and since i have time ill type out the haynes explanation with the figure as well haha (im getting access to mitchel ondemand5 soon ;x)


    13 Parking brake - adjustment
    Refer to illustration 13.3

    1. The parking brake lever, when properly adjusted, should travel four to seven clicks when a moderate pulling force is applied. If it travels less than four clicks, there's a chance the parking brake might not be releasing completely and might be dragging on the drum or disk. If the lever can be pulled up more than eight clicks, the parking brake might not hold adequately on an incline, allowing the car to roll.

    2. To gain access to the parking brake cable adjuster, remove the center console (see Chapter 11).

    3. Loosen the locknut (the upper nut) while holding the adjusting nut (lower nut) with a wrench (see illustration). Tighten the adjusting nut until the desired travel is attained. Tighten the locknut.

    4. Install the console.

    [​IMG]
     
  7. underscore

    underscore Well-Known Member

    Awesome thanks, I'll be doing that today :D
     
  8. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    that only applies to guys with rear calipers.
    if you have rear drums and feel your ebrake getting higher and higher you need to clean and adjust your rear brakes not the handle.
     
  9. MITT4G

    MITT4G Well-Known Member

    Alright I figured out what it was- well for those that have put thier battery in the back the fuse block is attached to the battery strap- well i just laid it where the battery was- and it started to wear at the wires going to the block- in turn was causing the lights to flicker. lolol

    Rule # 1-- dont have ass your charging system it is a headache to figure out lolol
     
  10. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    ah yes...when relocating the battery one must build a fuse block holding bracket, lol.
     
  11. 1fstgts

    1fstgts Well-Known Member Staff Member Administrator Moderator Donated!

    DOH! :roll:
     
  12. Youds

    Youds Well-Known Member

    who has drums these days its 2007 for gods sake ;)
     
  13. MITT4G

    MITT4G Well-Known Member

    I do.... :x
     
  14. JoeJack88

    JoeJack88 Well-Known Member Super Moderator Donated!

    same here...but shoot my braking rocks for what it is. Perfectly adjusted and maintained.
     
  15. underscore

    underscore Well-Known Member

    I barely use brakes...downshift FTW!!!

    I mean I haven't had to change my pads/rotors yet...rear rotors are getting there though...but they're damn expensive and still stop hard enough that my tires slide...so new tires seem more important to my stopping ability
     

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