makoto
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| posted on 7/6/11 at 06:48 PM |
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Charge - help
Hi,
I seem to have an issue with my alternator charging. Thinking it was my alternator being the problem, I replaced it with reconditioned one, but I am
still getting readings of 12.62 on the meter when I test the volts which should off cause be over 13.
Not sure what the problem might be.....any ideas please?
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 7/6/11 at 07:06 PM |
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which type of alternator etc.?
Check there is power at the w/light wire with the ign on And that the warning light is illuminated. Also check that the bulb is 3 watt minimum and not
an led.
If it has a seperate ign feed then check it has power there as well.
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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makoto
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| posted on 7/6/11 at 09:16 PM |
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Charge - help
It is a 65amp alternator. The warning light does not come on and no power at the warning light wire?Might might be the cause?
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makoto
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| posted on 7/6/11 at 09:21 PM |
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Charge - help
Tested the bulbs and they are working fine
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steve m
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| posted on 7/6/11 at 09:31 PM |
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Then it seems your not charging
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adithorp
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| posted on 7/6/11 at 09:41 PM |
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How is your charge light wired? It should be... +ve from ignition switch > charge light > alternator
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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Chippy
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| posted on 7/6/11 at 10:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by makoto
It is a 65amp alternator. The warning light does not come on and no power at the warning light wire?Might might be the cause?
Then that is your problem, the light should come on when you turn the ignition switch, and then go out when the alternator starts to charge. Check
that the wire is connected to your ignition switch, and that it gets power when you turn it on. HTH Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 7/6/11 at 11:26 PM |
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Remove the small wire ( for the warning light) from the alternator and hold it to earth. Turn on the ign and it should light up ( the warning light).
If not then your circuit has a problem. If it does light up the the alt has a problem. The alternator is earthed isn't it?? Not mounted on
brackets with rubber bushings??
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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makoto
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 posted on 9/6/11 at 07:35 PM |
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Charge -Help
Just a quick update and further insight. My ignition and oil light is coming on now but does not to go out when the engine runs, which it should.
I am confused about this now.Does this indicate that the alternator is not charging? This is a recondition alternator I got 2 days ago?
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adithorp
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 10:21 PM |
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or your wiring is incorrect. What have you done to make the lights work?
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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makoto
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 10:33 PM |
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Charge -Help
I've just put the wires to the way it was and it worked, but still nothing from the alternator
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