Alternator Issues!
03-24-2007, 06:40 PM
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Alternator Issues! got a remanufactured unit from autozone installed it. doesnt work. checked all wiring everything is fine. eventually my battery completely died. i have done all that i could think of. 
coud i have a bad one? any ideas?
coud i have a bad one? any ideas? 
03-24-2007, 06:46 PM
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Did you have any issues with the little red wire (field/exciter wire) on the top-rear of the alternator? The one with a weatherpack connector... if that wire is broken/damaged/disconnected, the alternator will not charge properly.
Or there is a chance you just got a bad rebuild. I never trust rebuilts from the parts store chains, I've had too many bad ones myself.
Or there is a chance you just got a bad rebuild. I never trust rebuilts from the parts store chains, I've had too many bad ones myself.
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i pulled it out the last time i changed it. so i added about a 6 inch longer wire on it. worked fine like that before. i am going to another parts store an have them check it for me tomorrow.