Battery not charging/alternator wiring
Hi all,just done a bottom end swap on my 03wrx for an sti lump.
All back together and running nice,bar the battery not charging! I've used a alternator flipping kit so alternator is relocated in a/c old place.all wires are connected back okay and all plugged in okay, belt is tight so no slipping either. The battery light does not come on,on the dash.so guessing a circuit is not being made,is an alternator that fragile I could of damaged it durin removal and refit?? Or is there a wiring fault which is common?? Or has anyone had the same issue? Any help welcome as its killing my brain trying to figure it out! Thanks jake. |
checked all your earthing points?
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There's one earth on the inlet manifold,and one just above battery.is there anymore?
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not 100% sure but my brother had the same issue with his s turbo, one of the earthing points was fooked, obviously the brushes are fine in the alternator?
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Will double check all earth points later,I presume they are okay, it's been fine for a year so woul be very coincidental if they packed up now lol and I was careful with it,never got chucked around at all.thys why I'm thinking wiring incorrect somewhere :-(
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maybe something simple as a poor earth, but i hate electrics with a passions as theyre too fiddly
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I think it must be something stupid.but I haven't got the patience for electrics I bloody hate them too!
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It maybe the flipping kit is not allowing the alternator to earth. run a new earth lead fron battery negative to the alternator body
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So the alternator shell itself has to be in contact with an earth?
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earths on the engine
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Yes.
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Well that's why then! new bracket is powder coated so will be no connection! Will check tonight after work and see how it goes.thanks
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yep was the powdercoat on the alternator relocation bracket i bought,cleaned off on contact areas and all up and running again :norty:
thanks for your comments guys.much appreciated :) |
Cool
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feel like a tw*t for not realising but hey live and learn! cheers
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Nothing to feel bad about. We're all on a learning curve. Just happens electrics are my thing. But i cant do bodywork. Lol
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dont think ive got a "thing" lol
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