[DeTomaso] charging problems

[thomas]

Isn't there a resistor parallel with the alternator light? Have you checked that it is OK?

Thomas

> 12 sep 2014 kl. 21:00 skrev mark skwarek via DeTomaso <detomaso at poca.com>:
> 
>   I've cleaned all the wire ends and grounds. Made a new ground from
>   regulator base to Alt. case.
>   I have 12 volts to the regulator (blue wire) when it is not connected
>   to the regulator. When I connect it to the regulator the voltage drops
>   to 1.9 volts. I suspect this is the problem area Solutions?
>   Mark
>   On Thursday, September 11, 2014 7:51 PM, "SOBill at aol.com"
>   <SOBill at aol.com> wrote:
>   Mark,
> 
>   The regulator must be mounted (and thus electrically connected) to the
>   metal chassis as this connection serves as the grounding point for the
>   regulator.
> 
>   Tell me when and under what conditions did your system stop charging.
> 
>   Do have a voltmeter or the OEM ammeter?
> 
>   The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
>   Do the best you can with what your have where you are.
>   Have fun today!
>   SOBill
> 
>   In a message dated 9/11/2014 2:58:52 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
>   detomaso at poca.com writes:
> 
>     My system won't charge. Had alternator tested twice and it's ok. 2
>     New regulators same results.
>     When everything is hooked up the charging light is on. With the
>     regulator not mounted the charging light is off. Voltage meter never
>     moves.
>     Looking for help.
>     Mark
>        My system won't charge. Had alternator tested twice and it's ok.
>     2 New
>        regulators same results.
>        When everything is hooked up the charging light is on. With the
>        regulator not mounted the charging light is off. Voltage meter
>     never
>        moves.
>        Looking for help.
>        Mark
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