Did you install new cables too?

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Nov 8, 2018
6:38:06pm

bluecheese All-American

Sometimes they are bad and you can’t tell by looking.

Definitely get the new alternator checked. Was it a rebuilt one?

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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.

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