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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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I installed a new alternator. when I connect the battery the battery light comes on. I checked the fuses, they are ok.
When I disconnect the alternator the battery light goes out. With the alternator connected when I put the key in to on, not start, the battery light goes out but the charge gauge makes a clicking noise.
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 11:51 AM
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did it do this with the old alternator? why did you change the alternator? what is the year of the car?
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Its a new alternator and its a 78 vette.
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the old one fell apart while I was driving
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