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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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Besides alternator, what could cause battery to not charge?

Its a brand new battery, had the same problem with the old one....What, besides the alternator, could cause it to not charge? Just replaced the cables too! (thought it might fix it, but guess it didnt...)
Before I go replacing the alt., what should i check?
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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From: conway, s.c.
Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
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Fusible link to the starter solenoid.
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 05:22 AM
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where/how do i check this? Thanks
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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The red wire that runs from the alternator plug has a fusible link down at the starter solenoid. There is also a fusible link in the battery cable that runs from the post on the alternator to the battery. Also check the fan fuse in the fuse block, that is where the tan wire goes. To check the fusible links, just pull on them lightly and if they stretch they are bad.
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