Thread: 83 300SD electrical issue
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Old 07-21-2013, 06:08 PM
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A failed bulb can give you a no-charge situation. The alternator field excitation comes from Battery-Ignition Switch-Charge Indicator Light-Alternator (blue wire). With the alternator disconnected, you should read +12Vdc on the blue wire, and ignition switched to RUN.

If you are not getting other warning lights as well, you may have an ignition switch issue.
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