06-22-2012, 02:38 AM | #1 |
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Location: Medford, Oregon
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Alternator problem..?
So, here's the story.
I got a new high-amp alternator, and must not have connected it correctly, because within a day or so, my battery was dead. I put the old alternator back on, and completely recharged the battery, and within a few hours, I barely made it home with any lights on (11 miles). Must've fried the battery or something, BatteryPlus agreed. So, I got a new battery, which was expensive, but I wanted a new battery soon anyways, and this is a really good one. Anyways, A new problem is popping up. When I idle, and turn my "fog" lights on (just two utility lights on my bumper), everything is fine. But when I have it above idle, and I switch them on, my radio shuts off, and my gauge lights dim. Did I not re-wire the original alternator right? I accidentally lost the original connector, and had to buy a new one, and there aren't any labels on the new connector. Here's how I wired it, below. This is on a 350 with external voltage regulator (also new), '1964 GMC. Blue and yellow wire coming from the loom, new added connector, not sure if it's wired correctly. Thank you! |
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