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4g64Starion
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- Jan 27, 2019
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Denver,
Colorado
I fixed it!
So previously the alternator was only putting out around 12 volts no matter the rpm. I played around with F and L wires, but that didn't fix anything. Then I stumbled across a post of a suzuki forum mentioning that the CS 120 alts (Saturn alts) required a ground wire to the ground stud. The Jay Racing kit I had, I assumed would ground the case. So I double checked with my multi-meter, and nope. No continuity from the alt case to the ground wire on the battery! I added a #10 wire between the stud and my star ground at the block and viola, 14+ volts at idle! No more E9 errors on the O2 and the car sounds much better!
It's cold out and I'm having difficulty starting the car, with e85. I read I need to increase the enrichment tables? At least 25%, maybe more. I need to read some more and then try again. Also I need to find a good multi gauge set for oil, temp and boost. Most of the gauges I find are Oil, Temp and Pyrometer, so not exactly ideal.
Unfortunately, during the ignition/timing process the engine tried to run backwards a few times and I damaged a section of the flywheel. I'll need to pull my trans and put a new ring on it. It's a brand new Fidanza aluminum wheel too, sigh...
So previously the alternator was only putting out around 12 volts no matter the rpm. I played around with F and L wires, but that didn't fix anything. Then I stumbled across a post of a suzuki forum mentioning that the CS 120 alts (Saturn alts) required a ground wire to the ground stud. The Jay Racing kit I had, I assumed would ground the case. So I double checked with my multi-meter, and nope. No continuity from the alt case to the ground wire on the battery! I added a #10 wire between the stud and my star ground at the block and viola, 14+ volts at idle! No more E9 errors on the O2 and the car sounds much better!
It's cold out and I'm having difficulty starting the car, with e85. I read I need to increase the enrichment tables? At least 25%, maybe more. I need to read some more and then try again. Also I need to find a good multi gauge set for oil, temp and boost. Most of the gauges I find are Oil, Temp and Pyrometer, so not exactly ideal.
Unfortunately, during the ignition/timing process the engine tried to run backwards a few times and I damaged a section of the flywheel. I'll need to pull my trans and put a new ring on it. It's a brand new Fidanza aluminum wheel too, sigh...