Originally posted by Odysseus
Wow, I haven't been here for a year.
I'm having the exact same problem. Had the alternator checked (Sears $10.95). It still works, but is not putting out enough amps. Now the battery is going bad as well. I think I overworked the alt over the last year by running my 700W stereo. I need a new one and am looking for a high output. Found a 135 amp for $200. If you run a high output stereo or other electronics, you may be having the same problem.
Well, he has a sub and an amp, but nothing you'd call a "system". Plus his radio's been messing up and he's not using it, so I'd rule that out as a factor.
I guess that I should mention that he bought the car used in 99 (despite being a 96 model) and I don't think that any major maintenance was done to it (done by him anyways). So would this be about the time that an alternator would go bad? Again, any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks. :thumbup: