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Old Apr 25, 2020 | 07:22 PM
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1) I have a 98 accord that I replaced the doors with another 98 accord cause I liked the black better. It came with window switches on the doors already so I didnt change them out and my driver side door switch wont roll down the passenger window. But works for the driver just fine. And the passenger switch works for its respective window actuator fine. Fuses are fine and cant find a relay for it so I'm assuming it's fine. I swapped the original switches in the new doors and still have the same outcome. But I cant find a window switch diagram for my vehicle to test or send voltage to make sure it's a button issue or wiring.
2) (this is separate issue that doesn't correspond to the first cause I've had problem 1 since I owned the car) I replaced my alternator for a high output alternator because I'm running a high output soundsystem in my car. I replaced the belt because it needed a belt smaller than factory because the new alternator had a smaller pulley. No worries. Replaced it no problem. 1 month goes by and my tentioner starts ticking on and off again. So I replace it. All is right with the world and another month after replacing the new one starts ticking and slowing down my spin speeds for my alternator and I'm getting 11.5v sometimes while driving. I checked belt sizes, I go up one size it's too loose. I go down one size it's way too tight and I cant put the belt on. So am I just buying junk tentioners from auto parts stores or is there something I'm doing wrong?
 
Old Apr 25, 2020 | 08:17 PM
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Was there a reason why you didn't swap the pulley instead? What brand tensioner are you getting. Is it the same brand if so I would try a different one
 
Old Apr 25, 2020 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Seanjordan20
Was there a reason why you didn't swap the pulley instead? What brand tensioner are you getting. Is it the same brand if so I would try a different one
I didnt swap out the pulley because the new alternator I have is a 350amp not a 90 that was in my car and the alternator needed the smaller pulley it came with to operate at capacity
 
Old Apr 25, 2020 | 09:16 PM
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Did you notice the issue before upgrading the alternator or did it start after. Just trying to figure out the root cause.
 
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Originally Posted by Seanjordan20
Did you notice the issue before upgrading the alternator or did it start after. Just trying to figure out the root cause.
after I replaced it.
 
Old Apr 25, 2020 | 09:20 PM
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I would try a slighter bigger pulley. Do you know the size on it now? I would say the most you need for a system is 250 unless you have power hunger system. I'm thinking to much strain on the tensioner causing it to go bad
 
Old Apr 25, 2020 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Seanjordan20
I would try a slighter bigger pulley. Do you know the size on it now? I would say the most you need for a system is 250 unless you have power hunger system. I'm thinking to much strain on the tensioner causing it to go bad
I have a 46 3/8 and I went up to a 46 1/2 but it was too loose
 
Old Apr 25, 2020 | 09:32 PM
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Not the belt. What size is the pulley
 
Old Apr 25, 2020 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Seanjordan20
Not the belt. What size is the pulley
I'm not sure how to measure it. Do you think I should swap the pulley on the alternator with the factory pulley and the belt to the factory size
 
Old Apr 25, 2020 | 10:07 PM
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That's what I would do to test and see if it's going to supply enough power and or correct your issue
 

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