new alternator not charging battery
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new alternator not charging battery
just fitted recon alternator as thought old 1 was dead but still not charging battery and light is on! would there be a break in the live or earth lead? its not battery as put new 1 on and no change, car is a 1992 SRI 8V.
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Re: new alternator not charging battery
dodgey wiring somewhere by the sounds of things.
Re: new alternator not charging battery
if the light is on its not charging, id check the charge wire is attached to the right terminal
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Re: new alternator not charging battery
Make sure the alternator is actually kicking out from the terminal on the back,
Despite being recon, it could still be faulty.
Despite being recon, it could still be faulty.
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Re: new alternator not charging battery
Got to be a bad earth.