20 Most Recent 1985 Plymouth Reliant Questions & Answers

That model should have the voltage regulator mounted on the firewall. Some models are built into the engine computer.

replace the ballast resistor and see if that cures the problem

Usually a sign of internal transmission problems such as the reverse band or gear.

Look under hood on drivers side, down at casing of transmission near front of car.

check fluid level first. smell the fluid to see if it smells burnt. I hope not if so a rebuild is most likley needed.

I don't know if you adjusted rear brake shoes you didn't say. When you replace the rear shoes you have to adjust them so they won't have to travel to far to contact the drum. If they have to travel out to touch the drum that will use up the pedel travel too. Also I have seen this happen if the calipers were replaced too. It is very easy to mount them on the wrong sides. Check to see if the bleeder screws are at the bottom or top of the calipers/ If they are sticking out from the bottom then you need to switch them to the other sides. Air can only come out at the top of the caliper.

The alternator needs power from the ignition switch for the stator coil. The ground for the stator comes from the power module. Then, the charge wire from the alternator to the battery has a fusible link that you should check. Use an ohmmeter to check the continuity of the fusible link and, with the key on, back-probe the dark green wires to the alternator to see if one of them is getting 12 volts from the ignition switch. The other dark green wire should have continuity to engine ground. If all of these things are true and the alternator is good, you should get at least 14 volts out of the alternator to the battery with the engine running. Let me know if you have any questions.

ask a local mechanic to come and have a listen for a proper diagnostic ,its too difficult to know without hearing the sound ,unless you can record it on your phone then transfer it to computer and upload it as a video link

I'll have to assume you checked these with the ignition key on?

the fuel pump reset is in the trunk on one of the sides behind the fabric part. you will find it in the trunk.

Check the bulb if it is good replace the turn signal flasher under dash (very inexpensive)

If the altenator is new, then it is very possible that the bad altenator may have fried the battery.
I would have y our battery tested. If you have a voltmeter, you can test altenator and battery. Part stores usually do it free.

I'd go with 185/70/13. Speedo will read 62 mph when doing 60 mph, but on that year it shouldn't affect anything else enough to be worried about it. Tire will be slightly wider, which will make steering feel a little more responsive, as in pay attention for first while when driving, it will feel like it turns a little quicker when steering wheel moved, so just pay attention a little more in beginning until your used to it, but most people won't even notice. Also make sure you get the proper feel if in snow/slush, or heavy rains, due to wider tire, may tend to hydroplane slightly more. Check with your installer, and they should be able to advise according to your driving conditions.

most probably a buildup of junk in the tank that is clogging the fuel filter, try changing it again and pull the old one apart to see if there is stuff in it.

Jack car up, spin wheel, then apply brakes, and release and try spinning wheel again. If it doesn't spin just as easy, try cracking bleeder screw open, then try spinning wheel. If it spins easy after you crack bleeder screw, tighten bleeder back up & try same again. If same result, wheel spins when bleeder opened, then I'd replace the 2 front flex hoses that attach to calipers. If caliper doesn't release then you need to pull calipers and check if partially seized, or maybe slide pins that caliper moves on (that attach caliper to spindle) need cleaning and lube applied to allow calipers to move back & forth.

i had this or similar sounding issue with my robin trike, after lots of messing about it was found to be a loose alternator not generating enough charge to keep the battery topped up. I imagine the drive round the block used quite a bit of your battery (30 amps approx just to start it) thats when i got my stalling and sluggish responce, not enough power to fireup the plugs 100% run a volt meter on the alternator and the battery

Two is the correct number. I have an 88 and an 85 and they both have two blades.