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06-03-2007, 02:27 AM
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Why won't my alternator work?
i have tried 3 alternators and none have worked. I then tried a one wired alternator, still won't work. Am i missing somethin?
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06-03-2007, 05:33 AM
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Re: Why won't my alternator work?
you gotta put a belt on it. OK just kidding, some more info would probably get you a better answer
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06-03-2007, 07:35 AM
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Re: Why won't my alternator work?
Are you getting voltage to the field terminal?
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06-03-2007, 09:59 AM
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Re: Why won't my alternator work?
how are you determining that the altenators aren't working??
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06-03-2007, 11:32 AM
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Re: Why won't my alternator work?
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Sounds like it  Get out the test light or volt meter and check the red wire which is battery. Then check the brown wire which should have voltage when you turn the key on. Start with that. |
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06-03-2007, 11:48 AM
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Re: Why won't my alternator work?
Your missing the G on the end of something.LOL Sounds like wiring. [VOLTAGE REGULATER MAYBE]
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06-03-2007, 02:46 PM
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Re: Why won't my alternator work?
power is coming into the alternator but its not generating any and storing it
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06-03-2007, 03:00 PM
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Re: Why won't my alternator work?
First off help us out, lets start by a little more than one sentence. How do you know its not generating? Internal or external regulator? Wiring changes? Give us a little more to go on.
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06-03-2007, 06:19 PM
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Re: Why won't my alternator work?
just go to advance auto and get a rebuilt alternator $16.95 and a new voltage regulator $9.95 and it should work perfect ? I buy a new alternator for my camaro about every six year's or so (JUST TAKE IT AND TRADE IT IN) the warranty on them is forever ,
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06-03-2007, 07:02 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Why won't my alternator work?
what kind of testing have you done? how do you know it isn't charging? have you replaced the regulator? you sure it isn't just a bum battery?
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06-03-2007, 08:49 PM
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Re: Why won't my alternator work?
I have to agree with everyone here, more info please, and CHECK YOUR VOLTAGE REGULATOR
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06-03-2007, 10:30 PM
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Re: Why won't my alternator work?
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06-03-2007, 11:58 PM
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Re: Why won't my alternator work?
if you have a DVOM when you start the trucke set you meter to test dc voltage an test voltage at you b att terminals if your meter reads 13.5 -14.7 your alternator is charging, but more info could help get a quik solution
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