Whats Causing This

[takaaco]

this morning i noticed my car didnt want to start (like a dead battery)
and after it did start my battery and oil light were flickering on and off at idle.whenever i hit the brakes , turnsignal, or wipers my radio turns off.

and i noticed today im putting alot of thick steam out the tailpipe , and i think im all of a sudden running real rich

are these two related and what the hell is causing it

[M-technik-3]

Steam? alot is the weather turned cold already? Run some dry gas before I suggest that the head gasket is toast. But check your oil is it milkey? if so your head gasket is heading south.

Sounds as though the other issue is a cross short. Did you wire the stero in yourself? Check fuses and wires make sure none are exposed and shorting each other out.

[takaaco]

its been getting cool for about a month now but i dont see any other cars shooting steam yet.

i was also thinking head gasket but i didnt want to admit it

but it started the same day as the electrical problems so i figured there was a conection

================================================== ========== apon further inspection i found im missing a screw off the regulator on the back of the alternator.

[M-technik-3]

Well there's a reason for lack of electrical power. It could also affect your ignition system and might have been firing only 5 cylinders.

[takaaco]

o thank god

[guywithblack88e30]

My car is running rich to if its black smoke you might wanna even check oxygen sensors. oh and takaaco got my angel eyes in now my camara isn't working right now but you'll see the pics.

[takaaco]

yea i think my O2 sensor is bad but i cant get the dam thig out

o well i will fix everything when i get back from my field exercise (5 days)

[Fox]

Hrmm... im gonna put money on this one.

Did you wash your car the day before?