How many wires are supposed to be in the alternator plug?

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02-02-2009, 07:39 PM

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How many wires are supposed to be in the alternator plug?

So when i was changing my alternator i noticed that on the plug that goes into it, there was only one red wire coming out of it, and there looked like there were spaces for four. I ordered a new plug from AC Delco, but i just wanted to know if thats the reason my car isnt charging right. please let me know if you guys had more wires coming out of the plug. thanks

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02-02-2009, 07:43 PM

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There is only 1 in the plug.

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02-02-2009, 09:24 PM

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Yes, one very rather small red wire. Excitor wire.

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There is only 1 in the plug.

WTF...thats a very cool LS2 swap into the Beemer man

You should drop that thing off for service at a dealership and film their reaction when they pop the hood. Just act like you have no clue whats in there.