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Nov 8, 2018
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BYUMizzou
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I did. It tested as bad.
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I still have an electical charging issue I can't figure out
BYUMizzou
11/8/18 6:28pm
Test the alternator.
bluecheese
11/8/18 6:35pm
I did. It tested as bad.
BYUMizzou
11/8/18 6:36pm
Did you install new cables too?
bluecheese
11/8/18 6:38pm
I'm sure it's not the cables. I inspected them thoroughly, and there aren't any
BYUMizzou
11/8/18 6:43pm
Electrical issues are the worst.
bluecheese
11/8/18 6:48pm
And with this car, I have no idea. The car has been kicking around the family
BYUMizzou
11/8/18 6:51pm
I'll put my question another way. There are three sets of wires that connect
BYUMizzou
11/8/18 6:48pm
Any way to find a schematic online to trace the wires?
bluecheese
11/8/18 6:53pm
I'm going to have to go back to the cables. I had the new alternator tested
BYUMizzou
11/9/18 5:53am
Since the alternator tests good and the battery is new, it sounds like wiring is
Dread Pirate Westley
11/9/18 1:38pm
Any chance that car is old enough to have the regulator separate from the alt?
Dread Pirate Westley
11/8/18 9:40pm
I thought about that. I didn't see one bolted to the fender, but I double
BYUMizzou
11/9/18 4:58am
Is the belt and tensioner good? If the tensioner is weak, the belt may slip.
Dread Pirate Westley
11/8/18 9:44pm
I think so. The belt is definitely fine. The tensioner feels like it has
BYUMizzou
11/9/18 5:01am
Did you check the voltage at idle? If so check again at 2000-2500 RPM.
Dread Pirate Westley
11/8/18 9:45pm
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