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kilamax03 · 07-09-2013, 02:50 PM

Anyone running hids on thier s13?
are you having any issues with your alternator?
what kits are you running...

been blowing through alternators im thinking its the hid kit im running...so i have taken it off... im now skepitcal on putting another kit on.. any imput will be great thanks

cotbu · 07-09-2013, 06:50 PM

I do, and have no alternator problems, also oem or came with swap aprx 8yr old alternator.
I bought it from a vendor on here, i believe it was Sonic Motor, brand not sure.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 07-09-2013, 07:48 PM

What alternator are you swapping in? Autozone alternator?

kilamax03 · 07-09-2013, 09:11 PM

Yeah. AutoZone crap

***FaLKoN240*** · 07-10-2013, 04:42 PM

How old is your battery?

kilamax03 · 07-19-2013, 08:12 PM

my battery is pretty new... also a autozone battery... tested it at autozone and it tested good

kilamax03 · 07-19-2013, 08:12 PM

im thinking about buying another alternator.. where would be the best place to get one from....

***FaLKoN240*** · 07-20-2013, 01:54 AM

I am selling a Nissan Quest alternator. $85 shipped and it's yours. I think I can fit it in a big flat rate box.

kilamax03 · 07-21-2013, 01:09 AM

The quest alty fits? /

kilamax03 · 07-21-2013, 01:17 AM

Has any one had any issues with autozone altys

jamg · 07-21-2013, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilamax03

The quest alty fits? /

only with the right bracket.

***FaLKoN240*** · 07-21-2013, 09:31 AM

PM me if you want it.

iLagX · 07-21-2013, 09:36 AM

are you running a relay directly too?

beavis360 · 07-21-2013, 11:13 AM

I got the quest alternator to fit my kade w/ minimal bracket modification... used a drill bit to widen the slot a bit towards in the engine side. Slides like factory.

fishstix · 07-23-2013, 02:30 AM

Check your positive lines come off the battery and make sure they are not shorting out at all and all grounds are good. I had a similar problem killing batteries and alternators and every time I had them test it it was ok. I have a 95 so not to sure how similar the wiring is but my bet is they're close in those respects.

kilamax03 · 07-25-2013, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishstix

Check your positive lines come off the battery and make sure they are not shorting out at all and all grounds are good. I had a similar problem killing batteries and alternators and every time I had them test it it was ok. I have a 95 so not to sure how similar the wiring is but my bet is they're close in those respects.

what exactly did you do to fix your problem? was your positive line shortening out?

is there a relay i should check?
im not sure but i tink the hid kit i had on could of been the culprit... i have since taken it off but im still only reading 12.5-12.6 voltage while the car is on...

kilamax03 · 07-25-2013, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beavis360

I got the quest alternator to fit my kade w/ minimal bracket modification... used a drill bit to widen the slot a bit towards in the engine side. Slides like factory.

what hole did you widen>>?? you mind posting a pic?

kilamax03 · 07-25-2013, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

PM me if you want it.

\
i might be interested i gotta see how much work i gotta do first,

kilamax03 · 07-25-2013, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iLagX

are you running a relay directly too?

a relay to what?

*fliprayzin240sx* · 07-25-2013, 11:56 AM

To the HID lights you're running.

fishstix · 07-29-2013, 07:48 PM

Yea one of my positive lines had a bad connection, heated up because of the resistance then melted the plastic connector and totally lost power. All my dash lights turn, signals and brake lights went out and the car wouldn't go higher than 3rd gear. Oh and the ac didn't work. Now it's all fixed ill try and get a pic.

kilamax03 · 08-08-2013, 05:58 PM

I had a relay to the hids I was running...took those off because I thought they were the cause but now I'm getting the same issue...and it's seems like instant..and my battery meter never pass 12.7....

kilamax03 · 08-08-2013, 06:01 PM

I had a relay to the hids I was running...took those off because I thought they were the cause but now I'm getting the same issue...and it's seems like instant..and my battery meter never pass 12.7....volts...I check the connection that goes to the battery and that reads 14.3

kilamax03 · 08-08-2013, 06:02 PM

Check the alt and it reads 12.7....

Yeah it's a auto zone battery

*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-08-2013, 06:58 PM

Shitty alternator...its not uncommon to get shitty alternator from Autozone. SOme folks had to replace their Autozone alternator 3-4 times before they got one that worked.

kilamax03 · 08-09-2013, 03:47 PM

lol thats what a shop told me... im thinking bout just ordering one from somewhere else..smh.. anyone got suggestions?

i had bad corrosion on the terminal also.. smh.. cleaned that up..

im just curious why the connector reads 14 but the alt reads 12.5

kilamax03 · 08-14-2013, 07:48 AM

Is orielly altys any better our should I just order one of line

joe3180 · 08-14-2013, 02:11 PM

where in cali are you? There is a place in walnut that sales rebuilt alt. Its where I get mine done when ever it goes out.

What engine is this for anyway?

kilamax03 · 08-25-2013, 01:31 AM

so i went to oriellys and got another alty.... when i bought it i realized the pulley is smaller than the one from autozone.. which is not a bad thing..smaller puller more amps.. which is good.. so put it on had to get a shorter belt and cleaned up the corrosion that was built up on the batt... got that charged too by the way... and i also realized that the ground for batt was loose as hell.. so i had to put that in a different spot... so now im seing 14+ volts.. when i turn my hids its around 13.5 or so./

now the issue im having is one hid always goes out.. im thinking i need to put a relay on it/. any body else running a relay?

kilamax03 · 08-29-2013, 08:19 PM

Anyone? Im wondering if I need to order a relay harness off ebay.. I'm not too sure about them though cause they only have one plug for the power source... Any one have any input

07-09-2013, 02:50 PM	#1
kilamax03 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2012 Location: california Posts: 490 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Hid kit conversion.. Any issues? Anyone running hids on thier s13? are you having any issues with your alternator? what kits are you running... been blowing through alternators im thinking its the hid kit im running...so i have taken it off... im now skepitcal on putting another kit on.. any imput will be great thanks

07-09-2013, 06:50 PM	#2
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 47 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I do, and have no alternator problems, also oem or came with swap aprx 8yr old alternator. I bought it from a vendor on here, i believe it was Sonic Motor, brand not sure. __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"

07-09-2013, 07:48 PM	#3
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	What alternator are you swapping in? Autozone alternator? __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

07-10-2013, 04:42 PM	#5
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,761 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	How old is your battery? __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

07-20-2013, 01:54 AM	#8
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,761 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	I am selling a Nissan Quest alternator. $85 shipped and it's yours. I think I can fit it in a big flat rate box. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

07-09-2013, 09:11 PM	#4
kilamax03 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2012 Location: california Posts: 490 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Yeah. AutoZone crap

07-19-2013, 08:12 PM	#6
kilamax03 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2012 Location: california Posts: 490 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	my battery is pretty new... also a autozone battery... tested it at autozone and it tested good

07-21-2013, 01:09 AM	#9
kilamax03 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2012 Location: california Posts: 490 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	The quest alty fits? /

07-21-2013, 01:17 AM	#10
kilamax03 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2012 Location: california Posts: 490 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Has any one had any issues with autozone altys

07-21-2013, 09:31 AM	#12
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,761 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	PM me if you want it. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

07-21-2013, 09:36 AM	#13
iLagX Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 626/714 Posts: 2,940 Trader Rating: (40) Feedback Score: 40 reviews	are you running a relay directly too? __________________ PARTING OUT S13/S14 NEED PARTS PM ME!

07-21-2013, 11:13 AM	#14
beavis360 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Posts: 186 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got the quest alternator to fit my kade w/ minimal bracket modification... used a drill bit to widen the slot a bit towards in the engine side. Slides like factory.

07-23-2013, 02:30 AM	#15
fishstix Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: sacramento Age: 34 Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check your positive lines come off the battery and make sure they are not shorting out at all and all grounds are good. I had a similar problem killing batteries and alternators and every time I had them test it it was ok. I have a 95 so not to sure how similar the wiring is but my bet is they're close in those respects.

07-25-2013, 11:56 AM	#20
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	To the HID lights you're running. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

07-29-2013, 07:48 PM	#21
fishstix Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: sacramento Age: 34 Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yea one of my positive lines had a bad connection, heated up because of the resistance then melted the plastic connector and totally lost power. All my dash lights turn, signals and brake lights went out and the car wouldn't go higher than 3rd gear. Oh and the ac didn't work. Now it's all fixed ill try and get a pic.

08-08-2013, 05:58 PM	#22
kilamax03 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2012 Location: california Posts: 490 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I had a relay to the hids I was running...took those off because I thought they were the cause but now I'm getting the same issue...and it's seems like instant..and my battery meter never pass 12.7....

08-08-2013, 06:01 PM	#23
kilamax03 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2012 Location: california Posts: 490 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I had a relay to the hids I was running...took those off because I thought they were the cause but now I'm getting the same issue...and it's seems like instant..and my battery meter never pass 12.7....volts...I check the connection that goes to the battery and that reads 14.3

08-08-2013, 06:02 PM	#24
kilamax03 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2012 Location: california Posts: 490 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Check the alt and it reads 12.7.... Yeah it's a auto zone battery

08-08-2013, 06:58 PM	#25
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Shitty alternator...its not uncommon to get shitty alternator from Autozone. SOme folks had to replace their Autozone alternator 3-4 times before they got one that worked. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

08-09-2013, 03:47 PM	#26
kilamax03 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2012 Location: california Posts: 490 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	lol thats what a shop told me... im thinking bout just ordering one from somewhere else..smh.. anyone got suggestions? i had bad corrosion on the terminal also.. smh.. cleaned that up.. im just curious why the connector reads 14 but the alt reads 12.5

08-14-2013, 07:48 AM	#27
kilamax03 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2012 Location: california Posts: 490 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Is orielly altys any better our should I just order one of line

08-14-2013, 02:11 PM	#28
joe3180 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 909 california Posts: 356 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	where in cali are you? There is a place in walnut that sales rebuilt alt. Its where I get mine done when ever it goes out. What engine is this for anyway?

08-25-2013, 01:31 AM	#29
kilamax03 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2012 Location: california Posts: 490 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	so i went to oriellys and got another alty.... when i bought it i realized the pulley is smaller than the one from autozone.. which is not a bad thing..smaller puller more amps.. which is good.. so put it on had to get a shorter belt and cleaned up the corrosion that was built up on the batt... got that charged too by the way... and i also realized that the ground for batt was loose as hell.. so i had to put that in a different spot... so now im seing 14+ volts.. when i turn my hids its around 13.5 or so./ now the issue im having is one hid always goes out.. im thinking i need to put a relay on it/. any body else running a relay?

08-29-2013, 08:19 PM	#30
kilamax03 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2012 Location: california Posts: 490 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Anyone? Im wondering if I need to order a relay harness off ebay.. I'm not too sure about them though cause they only have one plug for the power source... Any one have any input

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