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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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my 82 corvette will not charge .some times i race the engine it wiii come up & stay until i shut it down then it will not charge again . alt & batt are new ,is there a relay some where
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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I'm not certain you have a problem. Does the car start when you turn the ignition switch? If so, you have battery power to start the car. With the engine running, the alternator will charge the battery. If a charge is needed, the voltmeter should show it charging. 13 is normal.


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Sounds like the exciter circuit might be open,do you own a standard ole 12 volt test light ?
If so I can tell you how to make a temporary exciter circuit to see if it will charge.
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If you do have a test light connect it like the picture,the test light will become the exciter circuit. If your alt starts charging you'll have to diagnose the open circuit.
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