charging problems 88 shelby z

MADDEN · #1 04-09-2005, 07:07 PM

have 1988 shelby z 2.2 turbo 2. replaced alternator and belt and will not hold charge still. possible computer problem? charge regulated by computer not external voltage regulator. NEED HELP!!!!!

71RoadRunner · #2 04-09-2005, 10:03 PM

Take that POS to the junkyard where it belongs you hoser. Burn it to the ground for the insurance money. Use a stick of TNT.[sm=joke.gif]

This is actually my old '88 Shelby Z and this is the one that was my step brother, so I have to mess with him about it.

MADDEN · #3 04-10-2005, 03:19 AM

already considered that option, 71roadrunner. t.n.t. is worth more than my lemmon! ha ha

71RoadRunner · #4 04-11-2005, 02:03 AM

You just need to turn it back into lemonade that's all.[sm=exactly.gif][sm=gears.gif]

Turbobearcat · #5 05-15-2005, 06:29 PM

I have one just like it!!!

first thing is first, check the wiring harness between the alt to the battery.. I had one die this way last year, the bloody wire
broke and that was the end of that.. if the terminal/wire that bolts to the Alternator is greenish.. wire is broken.

Nice looking car...

Bearcat

87Indy500 · #6 05-17-2005, 03:37 PM

Make sure all of the ground straps are good and in working order. You will need a multi-meter to check them properly.....

71RoadRunner · #7 05-18-2005, 03:59 AM

The problem was already fixed a couple weeks ago and it just had a new exhaust put on it last friday. It was a wiring problem, not exactly sure as to which wire(s), but I believe that it was in the main harness to the alternator.