Alternator
Alternator
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SwanJack

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1,948 posts

294 months

Sunday 10th June 2018
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Just after some confirmation that my alternator has packed in before I take it off and get it refurbed. Volts same at battery posts and same at alternator positive post whether car is running or not 11.5v ish when running, just over 12v when it's off. Red dash light is on. Thanks.

ChimpOnGas

9,637 posts

201 months

Sunday 10th June 2018
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Before condemning your alternator check you have +12v on the exciter wire, then check your 100a fuse under the car.

SwanJack

Original Poster:

1,948 posts

294 months

Sunday 10th June 2018
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Hi, dont have 12v on the exciter wire (that's the one with the spade connector isn't it?), less than 1v, rising to over a bolt when revved.

Edited by SwanJack on Sunday 10th June 14:05


Edited by SwanJack on Sunday 10th June 14:05

SwanJack

Original Poster:

1,948 posts

294 months

Sunday 10th June 2018
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Just realised how dumbass my last post was! Don't have 12v at the disconnected excited wire spade when the ignition is on. Any pointers to sort it? Thanks

Edited by SwanJack on Sunday 10th June 17:31