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82 4x4 truck alternator wont charge battery
I just replaced the batt and I took the alternator to auto zone and got them to test it for me, it was good. but still no charge. so now I think the wiring was messed up when I got the truck. what wires do I need running from the alternator and where do they go. any other ideas as to what may be going on? thanks for reading..
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bad grounds, corroded wires, bad battery, maybe something is draining your battery
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Originally Posted by rodney_stanley2003
(Post 51642596)
I just replaced the batt and I took the alternator to auto zone and got them to test it for me, it was good. but still no charge. so now I think the wiring was messed up when I got the truck. what wires do I need running from the alternator and where do they go. any other ideas as to what may be going on? thanks for reading..
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I know better than to trust a 29 year old dash light;) no its the fact that the truck wont start without a jump and i took the alternator off and got it tested and its good. but as far as testing it while its on the truck and running I havent done that because I dont have a meter to test it. what kind of meter do I need?
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although the alternator passed the bench test, i would check at the battery with a multimeter. should be just over 14v with the system loaded or unloaded. other issues could also be the regulator or relay. or on a positive note, could be something as simple as a loose belt? wish i could help more but im not a mechanic, but i did stay at a holiday inn express last night :)
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Have you checked the voltage regulator ?
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so now it looks like I have a starting problem. I put on a new starter, tried another battery traced down all the grounds and when I turn the key all I get is a few clicks from the starter and clicks from under the dash. I tried running a hot wire to the starter and it made a winding and clicking and it sounded better but it still wouldnt turn over. what is going on with my truck?
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How does one trace the grounds?? Just what does that tell you about the condition. This grounds were poor from new.
Every Toyota I come across I make new grounds running one to the steel of the engine block the other to the body cures many starting and charging issues The wire coming off the Alternator B terminal going to the fuse block also has a habit of dieing from old age getting so brittle it no longer conducts electrons When you replaced the starter maybe you have a poor connection on the wire to the solenoid and the coil does not energize .:camp2: |
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