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Old 08-14-2014, 10:40 PM
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So I have a 2002 camaro pcm and a psi wiring harness for a standalone ls1 fbody accessories. So my question is I am using a 2006 corvette alternator now and it's not charging right I either get nothing or 15-18 volts.. I have tried the "f" and "l" terminals and a 470 ohm resistor
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A 99-02 LS1 PCM can't control a Gen4 alternator. The wiring and control signals are different.
A 06 Vette alternator needs a pulse modulated signal to control the charging level. This signal goes to the pin "F" and can't be generated by a LS1 PCM.
It's easier to get a older alternator
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What year alt should I run
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anyone???
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Well, you f-body accessories and f-body pcm,, sooooooo.
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Just go to auto zone and pick up an alternator for your 02 Fbody
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cant because it has a procharger transplant kit on it and it needs to have a vette alternator due to bracketing
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then buy a ls1 corvette alternator



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