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Old 05-03-2020, 11:02 PM   #26
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Re: What is the BROWN Alternator Wire for?

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If I understand right the same brown wire on my harness would be the volt meter supply (?) wire?
No, it simply provides 12 volts to the alternator to "excite" it. Voltmeter should be connected to a 12 volt ignition source.
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Old 05-04-2020, 03:08 PM   #27
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Re: What is the BROWN Alternator Wire for?

mikeB,
thanks!! i will mark that on my diagram then...

thanks again
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