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Losing my mind

Old Sep 2, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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Losing my mind

I have a 91 Camaro RS with a 305 TBI. I replaced the Altenator twice the Battery twice new + and - battery cables cleaned all the grounds and it is still not charging the Battery.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 09:24 AM
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Re: Losing my mind

how about the other, smaller wires to the alternator?
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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Re: Losing my mind

The smaller wires from the altenator to the battery are good.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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Re: Losing my mind

no, there should be at least one wire from the alternator that goes inside the car. Pursue both ends of that/those.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Re: Losing my mind

Are the failed parts being tested?

When you have your alt/battery replaced, what are they saying is wrong with them?

The small wires that is being talked about are the field excitation wire/s. It senses voltage to know how power to output. If not hooked up/open the alt will not output any power.
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