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Old 10-16-2019, 08:46 PM
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The next thing to do is disconnect the alternator B+ wire. This could indicate a shorted alternator diode.
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Old 10-17-2019, 04:02 PM
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The next thing to do is disconnect the alternator B+ wire. This could indicate a shorted alternator diode.
Would I still be looking for the test light to go out; like when I tested the fuses?

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Old 10-17-2019, 08:26 PM
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The next thing to do is disconnect the alternator B+ wire. This could indicate a shorted alternator diode.
So after I disconnect the B+ wire, what do I measure that could indicate a shorted diode?

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Old 10-18-2019, 11:06 AM
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So after I disconnect the B+ wire, what do I measure that could indicate a shorted diode?

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, I think he means disconnect and see if your current draw is gone
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Old 10-19-2019, 11:02 AM
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, I think he means disconnect and see if your current draw is gone
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Old 10-19-2019, 11:30 AM
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A couple of key points, doors must be shut. Or flip lock in doors, same with hood , current draw is lower when alarm set (doors locked),with inductive meter connected to battery, let's say your reading 3,000 milliamps, it will drop after 20minutes indicating the car is starting to shut down consumers,so after 20 minutes say it drops to a lower figure say 1,000 ma , measure at lowest figure then try pulling fuse, or disconnecting radio ,etc, thats how you will find your draw, YOU HAVE TO WAITevery time you disconnect,to find the offending circuit

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