1991 Geo Prizm dimming console

1991 GEO PRIZM
210,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SALBRO
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my problem is I seem to be loosing power the all my electronics (instrument cluster, radio, lights) while driving. As well having a hard time starting the engine (turning over). Once started the alternator is charging @ 14v and the battery is holding @ +/- 12v. have not preformed a load test on the battery yet.
Sep 25, 2009 at 8:14 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Take it to most autoparts stores and have the alt. and battery tested.

Also make sure the ground to the trans is clean and tight, there is also a ground on head on #1 cylinder intake side. Make sure it is tight.
Sep 26, 2009 at 7:21 AM
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[quote:30590da24c="salbro"]Electrical problem
1991 Geo Prizm 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 210000 miles

my problem is I seem to be loosing power the all my electronics (instrument cluster, radio, lights) while driving. As well having a hard time starting the engine (turning over). Once started the alternator is charging @ 14v and the battery is holding @ +/- 12v. have not preformed a load test on the battery yet.[/quote:30590da24c]

Just to add a little thing to what mmprince said, have the alternator belt checked. It might be slipping.
Sep 27, 2009 at 10:58 AM
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