Novice mechanic and even more unfamiliar with automotive electrical. Any confirmation/contradictions on my hunches would be appreciated!
This is for an 88 fj62
My voltage drops anywhere from 1-2 volts while idle. However it returns to normal once accelerating/moving. Turning lights on, etc. gives a visual drop in voltage. Got the battery tested and although it is almost 4 years old it was fully charged when I took it to Autozone.
Based on this info I don not think it is the alternator or battery. However, the fusible link gets very hot after driving 15-20+ min. (although I have no idea how hot it usually gets or if it should get hot at all, i think hot electrical parts are not normal?) I have a feeling that there is a lot of draw an a probably oem fusible link which is causing these voltage drops? I'm sure I could be way off, but that seems like the logical first step.
This is for an 88 fj62
My voltage drops anywhere from 1-2 volts while idle. However it returns to normal once accelerating/moving. Turning lights on, etc. gives a visual drop in voltage. Got the battery tested and although it is almost 4 years old it was fully charged when I took it to Autozone.
Based on this info I don not think it is the alternator or battery. However, the fusible link gets very hot after driving 15-20+ min. (although I have no idea how hot it usually gets or if it should get hot at all, i think hot electrical parts are not normal?) I have a feeling that there is a lot of draw an a probably oem fusible link which is causing these voltage drops? I'm sure I could be way off, but that seems like the logical first step.