03 blob wont charge
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03 blob wont charge
I have an 03 blob wrx which I cant get to charge the battery. the alternator has been moved where the power steering pump used to be. The alternator is being driven fine. Everything is plugged in and connected as far as I can see. I believe the alternator works, I've tried a couple of them now. all fuses are fine. I've swapped instrument clusters as no battery light comes on which is a bit odd? I tried the sidelight trick and when the fans kick in the alternator does not kick in.
Have I missed something obvious? Any ideas or suggestions welcome!
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Have I missed something obvious? Any ideas or suggestions welcome!
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If I charge the battery then it will hold charge and I can start/run the car but I have to keep using an external charger to top up the battery, all the car does is use battery power, the car never charges the battery.
Any idea why I'm not seeing 13-14v From the alternator when the engine/alternator is running???
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wait.......it will be the charging light bulb..
I can't say where it is, mine's a classic, someone on here will know or look at the manual. Remove bulb and replace with known working one.
It MUST illuminate before starting engine and then extinguish, or NO CHARGING CAN TAKE PLACE!!!
I can't say where it is, mine's a classic, someone on here will know or look at the manual. Remove bulb and replace with known working one.
It MUST illuminate before starting engine and then extinguish, or NO CHARGING CAN TAKE PLACE!!!
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wait.......it will be the charging light bulb..
I can't say where it is, mine's a classic, someone on here will know or look at the manual. Remove bulb and replace with known working one.
It MUST illuminate before starting engine and then extinguish, or NO CHARGING CAN TAKE PLACE!!!
I can't say where it is, mine's a classic, someone on here will know or look at the manual. Remove bulb and replace with known working one.
It MUST illuminate before starting engine and then extinguish, or NO CHARGING CAN TAKE PLACE!!!
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