First, the fuse for the power windows and A/C blew. After replacing the fuse, it blew again when I lowered a window while the A/C was on. (It doesn't blow unless I use the circuit.) Then, the battery died and wouldn't keep a charge. I replaced the battery, but after driving a few miles, the automatic transmission wouldn't shift up from 1st gear. After turning on a blinker, the car died and had no power to restart.
The plug on the back of the alternator looked a little corroded, so I replaced it. But, after jump starting the car, it died a minute later and had no power left in the battery. Obviously, the alternator is not charging the battery. So, I removed the alternator and had the auto parts store check it. It passed the electrical test twice.
I've verified continuity on all the fuses by the driver's side kick plate and checked the plug connections on the passenger's side under the dash. Everything there seems fine.
The battery is new and the terminals look good. Why wouldn't the alternator be charging the battery and how do I trace a potential short in the electrical system?
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Wednesday, October 9th, 2013 AT 5:54 PM
