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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Clearwater Beach Florida
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Re: Do I need an alternator?
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Problem with the brown wire on the dash side going to the ignition switch. I'm dreading going back in that area. I had a nightmare in there with ignition, lights and signal switch issues but got all that working, ugh. Of course you helped me with those issues before. ![]() Last edited by 66clow; 07-10-2016 at 01:50 AM. |
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: bisbee, arizona
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Re: Do I need an alternator?
while the engine is running hold a screw driver to the bearing in the back of the alternator. if you feal a magnetic pull then most likely the alternator is working.
even so take it to a auto parts stor and have it tested. sometimes a diod can go bad. often they are not replaced during a rebuild. the service manual can give you good rebuild advice, even if you choose not to rebuild it you atleast know. Frankly i would rather take a chance rebuilding my own alternator rather than being at the mercey of the unknown. service manual also good for checking regulator. dont be scared of electricity. service manual will hold your hand as you go through the check out. learn and share. |
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Clearwater Beach Florida
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Re: Do I need an alternator?
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![]() ![]() The Brown wire that runs to the regulator just was not hooked up to the ignition switch so that's why I was not getting a reading at the regulator or alternator. Thank you all for the input. Getting 13-14 volts at the battery. ![]() |
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