Alternator: how does the "start up" circuitry work?
05-02-2005 | 04:05 AM
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Alternator: how does the "start up" circuitry work?
hi,
I've read about the early sharks having problem getting the alternetor to start up, so a resistor was fitted across the crharging warning light.
I have a new, but non-stock alternator in my '81.
It charges fine at first, then gradually the voltage drops. But when (after) I press the odo reset, the voltage jumps up. I believe the plunger takes a lot of current, and that this is sufficient to kick off the charging again.
Should I put in another resistor, to draw more current from this start up circuit thing?
Or is my alternator toast?
What is the recommended replacement alt. for an 81 euro?
MM
I've read about the early sharks having problem getting the alternetor to start up, so a resistor was fitted across the crharging warning light.
I have a new, but non-stock alternator in my '81.
It charges fine at first, then gradually the voltage drops. But when (after) I press the odo reset, the voltage jumps up. I believe the plunger takes a lot of current, and that this is sufficient to kick off the charging again.
Should I put in another resistor, to draw more current from this start up circuit thing?
Or is my alternator toast?
What is the recommended replacement alt. for an 81 euro?
MM
