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The alternator replacement thread, Fixed! |
VaccaRabite |
Aug 12 2018, 07:07 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Waiting on the side of the road for a flatbed to take me home.
Engine ran great. Charging system not so much. Driving along. Lights started going dim. Car started bucking. Only 5 miles to home but it wasn’t going to make it, and no shoulders to pull over safe on the little farm roads. So I pulled into a spot I knew of and shut it down and parked it and now I wait. McMark had said earlier he wasn’t sure about the charging system. But the alt light was not on and no issues before now. So. What’s the alternator I need to buy? Maybe a new VR as well? I guess I should test the battery and make sure it’s okay too. Zach |
jarodswordmaster |
Sep 7 2018, 09:26 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Ignacio Member No.: 22,447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I can't get any charge out of my alternator with any of the tests so I"m assuming the alternator needs to be replaced.
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Spoke |
Sep 7 2018, 09:58 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
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jarodswordmaster |
Sep 8 2018, 08:41 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Ignacio Member No.: 22,447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I can't get any charge out of my alternator with any of the tests so I"m assuming the alternator needs to be replaced. Is the GEN light on when the engine is running? What voltage do you read on the battery with DF shorted to D+? Yes, the gen light is on when the engine is running, same volts running and not running, 12.6. when I short DF to D+ I get no change in the voltage. I'll run through all the tests again today. I short DF to D+ with all connections still made between the alternator, relay board and VR correct? |
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