Charging questions
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Charging questions
I had a 2000 frc, dash says 10.9 volts, battery reads 11.5. Alt out put is 14.5 at idle. Yes i have read all the threads and am getting a new ign switch, but i would like to know what the symptoms would be if 1 or both of the fusible links that go to the starter went out? How are they checked from above? It has always started fine, i have long tubes, and i have not seen a charging issue scroll across the screen. Also i have read running a cable from the alternator directly to the battery isnt good for the computer? Is this true? Thanks all
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There are 2 wires that go from the alternator to the solenoid on the starter with fusible links at the starter. The heavier wire likely has an issue. Try a jumper cable between the main post on the back of the alternator and the battery positive terminal and see if everything works better.
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Jump from the big red thick wire from the alt to the battery? isn't that what the big 3 wire repair kit is? besides adding a ground? Hers a crazy question, why do they run a power charging wire from the alternator to the starter? thx for your response.
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St. Jude Donor '13
Just my 2 cents.
