Antilock, Brake, Battery Lights..

nvturbo · 08-13-2010, 12:14 PM

After replacing the two drive belts, I noticed that these three lights are on when the car is running. Yes...I have searched but found a few threads about this issue. When I tighten the belt, it squeals but the lights don't come on......when it is loosened up, the lights come on.

Any help is appreciated.

eric96ser · 08-13-2010, 12:20 PM

It's the alternator. Do you have the belt too tight?

nvturbo · 08-13-2010, 05:46 PM

The belt is not that tight or loose either, now.
UPDATE: With a voltmeter, I checked the battery (engine off) and it read 12.7DC volts...with the engine on ---12.0DC volts!!! Bad timing for the damn alternator to go out. Thankfully, the car is in my garage instead of on the side of the road. I guess I have to scrounge one up from the local parts store.

eric96ser · 08-13-2010, 06:07 PM

Good to hear you didn't get stuck somewhere.

nvturbo · 08-18-2010, 08:45 PM

UPDATE (August 18,2010):

Just got done replacing the "old" alternator with a NEW reman from Advance Auto. Got everything cleaned up, cranked the car....everything seemed normal until I checked the voltage at the battery again - 12.0V DC!!!!!! I looked over at the A/C~Alternator belt and it was literally slowing down, stopping every now and then. In other words, the POS crank pulley is slipping....just like I first suspected. WTF?!!!!

At this point, I have two options:
1. replace the D*MN crank pulley and hopefully it resolves my WOES
or 2. SELL the car as is.....because I am so F**KIN' tired of messing with it.