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Ticking noise

Started by 087-GMH · 14 Feb 2003 · 6 replies

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087-GMHArchived member
I have VS V6 and i have had my Amps drain my battery i have bought new battery ,Alternator is ok ,would it be possibly the Starter motor??? Pls help Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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my88vlArchived member
No no no.... check your alternator thoroughly man. I've had 2 alternators go from the same thing. Things to check - 1- check for any dirt or black marks around the regulator, its a little peice on the back that plugs in. 2- check the plug on the side of it is making a clean connection. 3- check the battery cable thoroughly right through from the alternator down through all the black piping to the battery terminal and also to the fuse box 4- make sure that when you attach the power wire for the amp to the battery terminal that it is done AFTER the battery cable to the alternator.
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087-GMHArchived member
oh ok cool thanx dude I will do that either 2nite or tomorrow and i will let you know how i go... I have had alternator replaced already for a different prob ,but just makes loud ticking noise now :roll:
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my88vlArchived member
If in the event you have to replace an alternator, DO NOT buy a standard VS one, instead ask for a VX one. VS's and VT's had **** alternators in them... also if you want to save some money, replace it yourself. Not sure of how to do it let me know, i've done it a few times now and can have an old one off, power cable replaced and new one on with all the belts done in about 30 mins.
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087-GMHArchived member
Oh ok VX Alternator huh cool well thanx for info and help Dude much appreciated Hows your VL going??? Hope u r njoying it :mrgreen: Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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my88vlArchived member
Thats cool mate. The VL will be good hopefully, i haven't actually swapped yet because we both had to do a couple of little things for safety certificates. The swap will be done around the 25th of this month.
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087-GMHArchived member
Xcellent well hope VL keeps ya :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I saw pics when you guys were neg and it is a clean sweet VL dude!!! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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