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Old 04-15-2017, 09:00 PM
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Default MY 1978 Charging Light weird behavior

I'm facing a very strange problem wit my charging system.

I have 12V at battery lamp at dash panel, but it doesn't lit... Checked with Digital multimeter and a test lamp.

The alternator is not charging as well.

Any guess?

Thank you very much!

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what was the last thing that you fixed?
are you hitting the pod for any reason?

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Thanks Mrmerlin

I'm restoring this car. Just finish the engine and CIS adjustments.
Now I'm testing charging and starting systems.
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does the charge lamp have continuity? if not replace it
has the alternator even been hanging from its harness? IF so then their is a good chance the exciter wire has sheared off about 4 inches up the orange sheathing,
so check continuity from 14 pin to alternator blue wire.
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Originally Posted by Mrmerlin
has the alternator even been hanging from its harness? IF so then their is a good chance the exciter wire has sheared off about 4 inches up the orange sheathing,
so check continuity from 14 pin to alternator blue wire.
You may be right! I'll check that tomorrow!

Thanks a lot!



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