alternator squeal.?
 

is this a sign that my alternator is going out.. ?
91 GSX..
squeals.. a lot when cold.. and even now that it is warmer it does squeal at lower RPM..

any answer would be great..

tsua

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Tighten the belt.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

^^^^ ditto!!!!

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Maybe also check your Alternator fluid in case it's low.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Assuming the car is a 1G, the alternator fluid passes through the flamidation valve between the reservoir and the alternator. If there is something causing a flow restriction in the flamidation valve, the alternator could be getting starved of fluid.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

fluid????

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Alternator fluid? What is that........
Usually I just spray some wd-40 on it or else tighten it.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Yup, just like how you need to check the water in your battery. You need to check the alternator too.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

:lol::lol::lol: You really are behind on the technology, aren't you? Get with the program man!

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

i have a 1g alternator in front of me and i dont see any fluid.....

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

I have 2 1g, and a colt one, all in front of me. They are all at the perfect level.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

yeah, i had a problem once, i drop PS fluid all over my alt. and it got in it. Then i had to drain it and refill it.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

only if i knew what i was lookin for??? thats why i have the pros rebuild my alt...

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Probubly a good thing

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Your alternator squeals? It means it wants out... You are hurting it. Your ECU probably has a virus and I bet your cams arent camming right.

Better check the Variable Transister Accumulator Kintetisizer while you are in the area.

On a side note, if you cut the belt, it wont squeal anymore.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Ya but cutting the belt is just a band-aid. You need to fix the root cause, which is probably your fluid level.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

HAHA, you've gotta be kidding me....

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Funny, Funny, Funny!!! Had me saying WTF, Ahhh yes the fluid how could I be so Stupid..:punch:

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

those damn alternators are always leaking!! :lol:
i believe i just became dumber...


p.s. dont forget to check the flux capacitor... always givin me troubles.. :wink:

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

I can never find enough power to supply the 1.21 gigawatt for my capacitor.:rollinglaugh: