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 Oct 12, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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From: Lansing NC 28643
Car: 91 Firebird, 89 Bird, 86 Bird
Engine: None, 5.7, 5.0 L.O.
Transmission: None, T5, Thm 350
Axle/Gears: 3.23, 02' 3.43 rear disc, ???
Idk what else to do...

Ok so I finally got past my problem with coolant temp switches (gave autozone 5 tries before I gave up on them getting me one that worked) and the next day it seems that my alternator is going out, barely make it home before my battery gives out. I get the alternator tested and they say its good so I change the battery. Didnt change a thing. my car will run till the battery dies. tried 3 alternators and nothing seems to be making a difference. Any suggestion?
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Re: Idk what else to do...

What is the voltage reading while the eng is running?Also have you connected a volt meter to the batt with the engine running?
Sounds like a wire is disconected between the alt & batt.Im just guessing though.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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Car: 91 Firebird, 89 Bird, 86 Bird
Engine: None, 5.7, 5.0 L.O.
Transmission: None, T5, Thm 350
Axle/Gears: 3.23, 02' 3.43 rear disc, ???
Re: Idk what else to do...

It was a stupid thing lol I ran my fan to a toggle switch wired off my power accessory fuse, and thats what it was. You have to run your fan to the fan fuse or you dont charge
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