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Old 06-22-2017, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by renaissanceman View Post
What type of tests do you suggest? There is continuity between the alternator and the battery, and the car is a 100% rust free west coast garage queen with all straps present and grounds intact.

I tested voltage at the alternator terminal, and it is the same 11.8v that I read at the battery.
I would check the excitation wire continuity to the battery lamp/ charge indicator and that the lamp is well seated in a clean socket. Is the excitation wire bolted onto the alternator or via a connector? If a connector, clean all the contacts. Did you rev the engine above 1500 RPM before checking charge voltage?
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