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You mentioned measuring alt voltage with full load and hi rpm and said the gauge was jumping around. Are you talking about the gauge of your meter or in your dashboard. If the voltage of your meter is jumping around it would indicate a high ac component t
twiggy02919 makes a really good point. The battery stabilizes the circuit, and other exterior components like the AC compressor make assessment of the alternator in isolation more difficult. When I get confused like that, I try to simplify the testing, wh
Ok so wire diagrams.._x000D_
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————-I dont think the diodes are going to be the issue unless you are also suffering from a battery drain.
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This link shows a decent understanding on how the alternator/battery light works -_x000D_
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Hope this helps.Nice article Dreamer._x000D_
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I agree, if your belt tension is OK I’d replace the alternator IF you want to get the light out, keep in mind the light has nothing to do with the actual charging of the system however you wouldn’t know if it failed for real in th
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