Sunday, July 22, 2007

Alternator and stuff

The pain is gone, so it's time to check why alternator is not charging battery. Took out voltage regulator with the brushes. They are worn, but ok. Replaced whole unit with the 14.5v aftermarket one - just to be on the safe side.And as expected - nothing good happened. No battery warning light, no charging on start. Okay, that means dirty job awaits...

After checking bulbs, tracing schematics and wiring, I have found where blue wire from the alternator ends (near driver legs, red 1 pin connector). Checked the wire - it's clearly shot. So it's time to do a new one. Just made single lying wire, hope it will not rub to anything (fixed it with cable ties) and the car will not burn...
Now battery light is on with ignition, and it seems, that battery is charged without rising rpm. Good.

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