KOPBET
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This is the orginal, not the one you bought, right?
Check my link above for a good step-by-step.
Calling Electrical Wizes - Charging Problems
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This is the orginal, not the one you bought, right?
Check my link above for a good step-by-step.
KOPBET
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If you find a bad diode you'll replace the rectifier as a unit. All the diodes should be a matched set.
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gedmeyer
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Well, it appears that I have a bad rectifier. One of the diodes is loose. I was confused at first b/c one of them was giving readings intermitently. After awhile, I figured out that my VOM probes were causing the contact to wiggle enough to have the diode in contact occasionally. So hopefully I can find a replacement tomorrow.
KOPBET
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Weird.
I went and checked all four cars and all of them read ~28-30 V but all I have is a cheap $10 voltmeter with only a 500 and 200 Volt scale. I don't think all four alternators are bad but I also don't think I have 30 VAC out of the alternator on all four cars either.
I don't think I'm crazy...
http://assets.fluke.com/appnotes/automotive/beatbook.pdf
http://assets.metermantesttools.com/howto/1643507-Auto_Electrical.pdf
http://www.asashop.org/autoinc/feb2000/mech.htm
Perhaps your meter reads like mine?
I went and checked all four cars and all of them read ~28-30 V but all I have is a cheap $10 voltmeter with only a 500 and 200 Volt scale. I don't think all four alternators are bad but I also don't think I have 30 VAC out of the alternator on all four cars either.
I don't think I'm crazy...
http://assets.fluke.com/appnotes/automotive/beatbook.pdf
http://assets.metermantesttools.com/howto/1643507-Auto_Electrical.pdf
http://www.asashop.org/autoinc/feb2000/mech.htm
Perhaps your meter reads like mine?
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gedmeyer
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Yeah, it does. I completely understand what you're saying about the AC voltage. I have a pretty low-end multimeter, so perhaps that could be the cause.
In anycase, one of the diodes was disconnected, so I need a new rectifier. HOPEFULLY that solves the issue. I really don't want to spend any more $$$ on this.
In anycase, one of the diodes was disconnected, so I need a new rectifier. HOPEFULLY that solves the issue. I really don't want to spend any more $$$ on this.
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gedmeyer
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Well, I just ordered a new rectifier from the big box auto store. $38 and it comes on Monday. Then I looked up an auto electronics place in the phone book... They had one in stock and charged me $10!
Anyway, the rectifier fixed the issue so far!!! Now I'm going to wash the vette, go cancel the order, and hopefully shred some rubber!
Anyway, the rectifier fixed the issue so far!!! Now I'm going to wash the vette, go cancel the order, and hopefully shred some rubber!
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