alternator connector re-wiring

NoDOHC · 03-29-2011, 06:42 PM

Fred, you are awesome! Going to that much work to test a theory.

The reason that the blocking diode is in the circuit is that if the 8 gauge alternator output wire were to fall off, the alternator would attempt to charge the battery and operate all the electrical components in the car through the W/B wire and the warning light coil. The diode prevents this.

The 11.5 Volts is not normal at all. The L and S terminals should both be reading somewhere near the alternator output voltage.

03-29-2011, 06:42 PM	#23
NoDOHC The quest for more torque Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Posts: 855 Rep Power: 17	Fred, you are awesome! Going to that much work to test a theory. The reason that the blocking diode is in the circuit is that if the 8 gauge alternator output wire were to fall off, the alternator would attempt to charge the battery and operate all the electrical components in the car through the W/B wire and the warning light coil. The diode prevents this. The 11.5 Volts is not normal at all. The L and S terminals should both be reading somewhere near the alternator output voltage. __________________ 1986 GXL ('87 4-port NA - Haltech E8, LS2 Coils. Defined Autoworks Headers, Dual 2.5" Exhaust (Dual Superflow, dBX mufflers) 1991 Coupe (KYB AGX Shocks, Eibach lowering springs, RB exhaust, Stock and Automatic)

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