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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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I just installed my new Alternator and its not charging at all, i would assume maybe a bad alternator but while installing the plug wire underneath the alternator got a little messed up could that plug wire cause it not to charge the batt?
Also its a 1993 Corvette!
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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I just installed my new Alternator and its not charging at all, i would assume maybe a bad alternator but while installing the plug wire underneath the alternator got a little messed up could that plug wire cause it not to charge the batt?
Also its a 1993 Corvette!
Can you define "a little messed up"?
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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all the wires need to be connected in order for it to charge
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Well i forgot the wire was there when i original pulled it out and some of the plug was a little cracked and one of the pins on the plug wire was a little bent i tried to put it back the best i could.
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well then it sounds like that pin you bent is not making contact. just take the connector apart and bend it back
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Yeah i did the best i could but still no luck sadly wonder if i should just try to find a new plug and splice in new wire
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Originally Posted by bangand0lufsen
Yeah i did the best i could but still no luck sadly wonder if i should just try to find a new plug and splice in new wire
that you can too. any GM car of the same vintage should be the same. make sure you heat shrink the connectors for the safest way
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Thanks for all the help and advice!
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