Alternator dead? What the fuDge happened

**Casey-G** · 24-06-2010, 01:41 PM

So umm, i got a new alternator, works n everything ripped the old one apart and one of the phases had completely burnt out/been fuckin hot.

Sourced a brand new alternator that fits the 4agze factory alt bracket with minimal mods (1 spacer for the foot) and it works a treat. (gotta love trade discounts)

Been reading over a few pages on the net and such though, and have realized i do not have the charge light hooked up to the dash and am concerned it may cause a problem.. and should i hook it up?

almost back on the road, i replaced all the belts while i had the alt out.

**Cuzzo** · 24-06-2010, 02:28 PM

The alt shouldnt charge unless the light is wired up. (or the wire is wired to earth-dodgey)

yes wire it up.

**Casey-G** · 24-06-2010, 03:04 PM

Have a feeling that's exactly the case, will have to rip out the dash n trace back what pin it ended up going to... Could have swore it was right but I'll be wrong by the sounds of things.

**Casey-G** · 25-06-2010, 11:43 AM

Hooked up the charge light... no longer charges at 14.5 on idle, more around 12.5-13.2 picks up with revs

alternator still gets quite hot, im thinking i may have an earth leak somwhere.. will get out the ohm meter tonight n have a play

**Casey-G** · 25-06-2010, 07:12 PM

mmmm drawing 28-30A on idle..... something aint right. Dead short somewhere i think

JP · 25-06-2010, 09:51 PM

good thing I mentioned checking the wiring in your other thread

**Casey-G** · 25-06-2010, 09:56 PM

mmm no sure but i think i fucked my oddessy batt.... keeeps wanting to take 19+Amps charge

hooked up a known working battery n it was only taking 8A charge.. voltage stayed constant ect..

gonna sit the oddessy on the trickle charger over night n see what its at tomorrow, hope to fuck i can get my money back its not even 8 months old.

And thanks JP much love XOXOX