Ebonixx Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 The last work I got done to my Sc300 was a new AC compressor. that was maybe a month ago. After that i had to replace my Battery, the car wasn't starting properly. They tested my alternator, said that was fine along with my starter. So, a month later, last week, my car suddenly just dies. all power is gone. I take it back to the shop i got my battery at, NTB, and they gave me a new one. I get home last night and notice my lights very dim. turn the car off, then crank it up again, and i get nothing. SO, seems i killed a battery in a matter of days. Does anyone know what could be the cause of this? or has anyone had any electrical problems like this in the past? I am returning it to the shop i had my compressor put on at, but it'll be sitting all day tomorrow, Sunday, so wondering if there is another alternative. Also, any trustworthy mechanics in the Maryland/baltimore area. Bad experience with my last mechanic. Trying hard to avoid the dealer.. but might end up there this time. thanks Eb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovlex Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 sounds to me it's the alternator. i would take it to an Advance Auto and let them check it for free. also, if you can get the car to run, diconnect the positive battery cable. if the car turns off, it's the alternator because the car should run off of the alternator like it suppose to, after the car is running. if your aleternator is bad, everything is running off of the battery and that's quickly running it down, since the alternator isn't recharging it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDOwen2 Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Mine just died after a trip to the store. Replaced battery and it wouldn't start. Cleaned battery posts and cable ends and it started right up, no trouble since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebonixx Posted October 11, 2004 Author Share Posted October 11, 2004 I just got word it COULD be the alternator. Pep boys did a test on it and they still aren't sure. Recommended me take it to the dealer. Called the dealer the want 750 for the alt and labor, and 90 to check the alt. Can't afford that, so going to get an alt off the net for 160-250 and get someone to put one on for me. Thanks for the info tho. gonna try that trick when i get my car back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirSam Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I went through 2 starters a battery and almost an ignition assembly on my Talon before it all came down to the darn "battery terminals" being coroded and needed replaced. In your case though definately sounds like the alternator, try pulling the postive cable like he said, that should pinpoint it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molocka12 Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Start the car while idling disconnect your positive battery terminal if the car stalls its the alternator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arabian Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Had the same exact problem on my SC400.... twice. Both times= alternator. BTW: How much did the A/C Compressor go for? Did you do it yourself? Need a new compressor myslef. Mechanic who took a look at it told me it was gonna run me $800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebonixx Posted October 11, 2004 Author Share Posted October 11, 2004 I got my A/C compressor from Ebay for 250. Labor plus other little parts i needed. I think it came to 4-500. I read on another post that the ground wire was corroded and needed to be changed. Wondering if this would help also. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molocka12 Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Had the same exact problem on my SC400.... twice. Both times= alternator.BTW: How much did the A/C Compressor go for? Did you do it yourself? Need a new compressor myslef. Mechanic who took a look at it told me it was gonna run me $800. ← On ebay A/C COMPRESSOR LEXUS SC400 90-98 Item number: 7926775414 buy it now $265 Hope this helps you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arabian Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Thanks for the info on the A/C Comp. Helps a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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