tarik916

My car started to display the "service charging system" warning today, after my first run at the track. I replaced the alternator, checked the horn, and the battery will take a charge using jumper cables. The only think I can think of, is a disconnect between the alternator and battery. My volt gauge in the dash never goes above 10 or 11, and does not increase with RPM. Instead, it slowly drops as I drive the car until the batter is dead again.

While feeling around the starter, I found this wire just hanging there, so I pulled it to the front for a closer look.




I found the same wire on another website, connected to the starter.



My battery has been relocated to the back, and I am not sure whether or not this wire was removed during the relocation, or if it broke off today.

REVAK

That is most likely the problem. That lighter gauge wire on that starter terminal ,[ along with the larger bat. cable], is the alternator connection to the battery.

tarik916

I figured it was the cause. When I removed the nut on the starter, the broken clip was revealed. All fixed.

Thanks!