weird problem

[Sojourn]

starting about 2 days ago, whenever i accelerate, my rpm's jump around, my stereo will turn off and my headlights will dim, when i let up on the gas, everything returns to normal, stereo comes back on. whats wronG?? heh

oh ya, hello im new here, browsed for a while, and now found a reason to sign up ^_^

[Lyle A]

Check all your wiring. Make sure all your grounds are tight. Make sure nothing is melting on a manifold or hot block. Make sure all your connectors are tight. That's a good place to start. Make sure all your fuses are tight and the connections on your alternator are tight, etc.,etc.,etc.

[Lyle A]

Oh, welcome to the site. You may want to have your charging system checked because if your battery is weak and your alternator is breaking down at high rpm's then you could have problems like this I guess.

[Sojourn]

thanks but it prolly doesnt help that im almost completely car illiterate? i checked all the wiring. looks fine. where can i locate the charging system?

[Lyle A]

The charging system is basically your alternator and battery. Some auto parts houses perform the test for free. Check it out where you live and tell them what's happening.

[Agent K]

Lyle A is right on,Make sure all the Connections are Clean and TIGHT(Battery posts,Alternator Posts,Ground Cables on Motor and Frame)and ........Heres a Thought......Check your Serpentine Belt to Make sure it is Not Cracked,Glazed and/or loose!!!But either way,Get it checked.I bet it will be the Alternator or the Bad Grounds. I hope this helps.Welcome to the Site!!!!!!!!

[Sojourn]

i had it checked out at kragen auto parts.. they couldnt find anything directly wrong, so to a mechanic i go

you say check all connections.. what exactly is all conections? every freakin cable/tube in the engine? and whats a serpentine belt? is that the one running to the altinator? thanks!

[Agent K]

What we mean by connections is......Your Battery posts/Clamps(Make sure your Battery cables are Tight-Make sure you cant Turn them or Pop Off),Look at the Back of your Alternator-Make sure there are No loose wires or Corroded Wires-look for Greenish or Black Fuzzy looking stuff on the Posts.Also,If you can find it-Check your Ground Cable,It will run from the Battery(Negative Side)to the Body and the Motor-Make sure it is tight and Not corroded.) Well.......I hope this helps!Oh....I forgot....The Serpentine Belt Is the Rubber Belt that Runs over All the Pulleys(And Alternator) on the Front of the Motor.Good Luck!See Ya Around,K

[Lyle A]

I say take it to a mechanic who knows auto electrical, and to help yourself out, take a class in the basics of auto mechanical. Or get a manual for your car and study it carefully.

[Agent K]

Originally posted by Lyle A
get a manual for your car and study it carefully.

AMEN !!!!!

[Sojourn]

lol actually with a little help from my uncle, (actually mostly to him for pointing it out) we fixed it! err i fixed it. he noticed when i start it , sparks flew out from the starter and said the wire was loose.. so he left and i took a wrench to it. connected to metal and zap! sparks flew!, so i unpluged the battery and then tightened it fixed all my problems! man that was easy but aggravating hehe thanks for the tips people!

[Lyle A]

I'm glad you got it fixed and I hope you learned a little more about the car you drive. You can learn alot here just by reading the threads.

[Agent K]

Cool,I'm glad you figured it out!!!!