(hi)
Pleasure to come across the forum!
I just got my '02 Protege5 from a dealer. 140K Miles, new transmission. I did a brake job and replaced all but the brake calipers, replaced a gasket and an engine harmonizer, and also replaced a timing belt. Fun! (and thankfully just within the initial repair budget) (nana)
Now here's where my knowledge takes a nosedive. I'm driving along and after some days of ownership, whenever I hit about 2.5-3 RPM, my load goes way up, AC gets louder, lights get brighter, and it doesn't stop until a downshift occurs.
Fun facts: Battery and alternator "check out" according to Advanced AutoParts (skeptical), buuuuut the battery is bigger than what is needed for the vehicle; it literally punches into the air intake hose.
Now then, should I be looking into getting a new battery, replacing the alternator (which is loving placed in a location that is hard to work with), or replace both? And while I'm at it, should I overhaul my electrical wiring?
If it means anything, the car has been in South Florida forever and has seen no time up North.
Of course, any input/snide remarks are welcome. Being very new to cars I'd very much like to learn how to care for and repair my first car.
Pleasure to come across the forum!
I just got my '02 Protege5 from a dealer. 140K Miles, new transmission. I did a brake job and replaced all but the brake calipers, replaced a gasket and an engine harmonizer, and also replaced a timing belt. Fun! (and thankfully just within the initial repair budget) (nana)
Now here's where my knowledge takes a nosedive. I'm driving along and after some days of ownership, whenever I hit about 2.5-3 RPM, my load goes way up, AC gets louder, lights get brighter, and it doesn't stop until a downshift occurs.
Fun facts: Battery and alternator "check out" according to Advanced AutoParts (skeptical), buuuuut the battery is bigger than what is needed for the vehicle; it literally punches into the air intake hose.
Now then, should I be looking into getting a new battery, replacing the alternator (which is loving placed in a location that is hard to work with), or replace both? And while I'm at it, should I overhaul my electrical wiring?
If it means anything, the car has been in South Florida forever and has seen no time up North.
Of course, any input/snide remarks are welcome. Being very new to cars I'd very much like to learn how to care for and repair my first car.