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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by DWncchs
Sounds like you have quite the mess going on there.
heh..i dont think Mess would be the correct term to use for this setup!!
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 1nicecorvette
could it be that the GEN light is grounding out behind the dash? I had that problem when i put my dash back together. The "tape" copper connection in the middle plug folded a tab over on the one next to it and the light stayed on.
the circuit board behind the instrument panel is in pretty good shape no rips or folded over spots that can be seen
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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did the bench tester.. for two different alternators that i was using..
ill try to trailor it up there dont want to take the chace driving it up there and the battery gives out...

removing the positive or neagtive side of the battery terminal will make the car die
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Deed
did the bench tester.. for two different alternators that i was using..
ill try to trailor it up there dont want to take the chace driving it up there and the battery gives out...

removing the positive or neagtive side of the battery terminal will make the car die
If the engine dies when removing the batt cable then you have NO output.I think as far as your alt the problem is in the brown wire.Here is a pic if you can temporarily wire your alt like this and you then have output you can rule out the alt.It should be self explanatory but if you have questions just ask.
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Awesome..visuals are so much easier ....thanks alot...ill give this a try as soon as i get off work!
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by DWncchs
If the engine dies when removing the batt cable then you have NO output.I think as far as your alt the problem is in the brown wire.Here is a pic if you can temporarily wire your alt like this and you then have output you can rule out the alt.It should be self explanatory but if you have questions just ask.
UPDATE

Well.... Accomplished the Task using a test light and various jumpers and finally a late arriving Ohm meter...the Alternator is Def putting out Power 13.8 -14.2 depending on the Idle of the car.

I guess ill pull the Fuse block apart and see what's going on inside... any suggestions on what to look for...?
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