Need help diagnosing issue ..

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Sat May 14, 2011 2:28 pm

I haven't started the car for about a month after the alternator died.

Tried to jump start it today so I could drive it to the mechanic but it wouldn't start.

I attempted to remove the alternator, the alternator belt wouldn't loosen when I turn the tensioner bolt (next to the oil dip stick).

Could it be the battery is all juiced out that's why I couldn't jump start it?

Thanks in advance for any assistance given.

Post by **Supplanter** » Sat May 14, 2011 2:38 pm

The battery is probably dead.

mr_andersen · Post by **mr_andersen** » Sat May 14, 2011 2:39 pm

When I left my lights on and the battery died I couldn't jump start it. I had to hook the battery up to a charger.

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Sat May 14, 2011 7:18 pm

So i need a new battery? No other way to charge the one i got?

mr_andersen · Post by **mr_andersen** » Sat May 14, 2011 8:17 pm

Something like this would work assuming your battery hasn't had it.

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online ... escription

Storm · Post by **Storm** » Sun May 15, 2011 9:54 am

JOeJOe wrote:
I attempted to remove the alternator, the alternator belt wouldn't loosen when I turn the tensioner bolt (next to the oil dip stick)
Thanks in advance for any assistance given.

Did you loosen the tensioner pulley first?

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Tue May 17, 2011 4:41 pm

Storm wrote:
Did you loosen the tensioner pulley first?

That I haven't done lol. Will try again this weekend.

There's not a lot of room to play with under there. I think I need to invest in a higher lifting jack.

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Fri May 20, 2011 7:33 am

You can't jump start a car with a dead alternator! Give you 20 minutes of driving time with a full charged battery.

FTO AUSTRALIA