Electronics Need help wiring something up? Thinking of adding an electrical component to your car? Need help troubleshooting that wiring glitch?

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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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i have a 88 firebird after motor swap it will not charge ive tried 4 different alt no broke wires anyone know if there is a hidden fuse im missing it was charging find before engine swap im so lost where i bought then engine was a local engine shop they said it was a 305 couple guys i talk to said it was a 350 why this would matter im curious if it could be a computer promblem why it is not charging dont see how , starts runs great i just cant get it to charge , i did take a wire and run straight for back of alt to the battery and it was charging anyone have any ideal im so desperate
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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From: Mebane, NC
Car: 88 GTA
Engine: 305 V8 LB9
Transmission: 4 sp. Auto-4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: please read HELP

Make sure you didn't get the wires reversed on your alternator and everything is grounded. Easy to do, and it will cause the battery to not charge.
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