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cam69 06-06-2015 07:32 PM

1994 camaro charging system not working
 
Hello,My alternator wasnt chargine bat,so took it off and had it check it was bad.bought a new one hooked it up and still not charging.so took it back to be checked and alt is good.Putting out 14.36 volts.This is stumping me.Anyone with any Ideas.?I would appreciate it
thanks..

clinebarger 06-06-2015 09:44 PM

Check for Voltage on the small Red wire at the regulator plug, Should 10-12 volts with the key on.

cam69 06-06-2015 10:00 PM

voltage
 
yes there is. battery voltage aprox 11.96 v with key on.

cam69 06-06-2015 10:05 PM

my diagram shows that wire going to pcm and up to a solid state box.it shows that it trigers voltage regulator to charge battery is that how it works??

z28pete 06-07-2015 01:09 AM

That is how it works, but you may want to check that all the cables and connections, including ground cables between alternator, battery, and ground are tight and clean.

cam69 06-07-2015 09:53 AM

no charge
 
yes I did clean all connections,and checked alt to ground its self it has good ground.does pcm control charging or is it the gauge that triggers it on the small red wire? since I do have the volts on that small red wire with key on.

Camaro 69 06-07-2015 01:04 PM

With the engine running, check voltage at the output wire on the alternator (big red one), should be in the low 14's. What is the voltage at there? Then check at the battery. It's not uncommon to have a .5~1 volt drop by the time power gets to the battery, but if you're in the 12 volts range at the battery, the issue is with your wiring.

cam69 06-07-2015 01:09 PM

no charge
 
yes tried that,there is only constant voltage 11.8 reads the same.both battery and on back of alternator.

Camaro 69 06-07-2015 01:35 PM

With engine running, what is the voltage at the other (white?) wire on the alternator plug?

cam69 06-07-2015 01:41 PM

ill check now brb


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