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Date Posted: 21:52:36 01/17/03 Fri
Author: Wayne
Author Host/IP: 64.228.119.51
Subject: Re: alternator not charging in car
In reply to: clay 's message, "alternator not charging in car" on 12:42:42 12/13/02 Fri

>I had a similar problem on my 80. Removed unit tested fine on the bench, but did not charge in the car. Dismantled, we found a small piece of solder (attached,not loose) that was shorting out a diode, but only when the mounting bolts were tightened. They compressed the housing a bit and caused the internal short. Alternator now charges but dash gauge never inspires confidence. Couldn't fine LUCAS stamped anywhere either!!

I have a 83 Euro. The alternator will not charge above
>12 volts in car. The output is fine at the shop, but
>when I put it back in the car it will not go above 12.
>I have checked it with meter and it will not go above
>12 in car. It excites when I start it, and the alt.
>light is on when I turn on the key. If anyone would
>like to make a suggestion, I will be more than happy
>to try it.
>Thanks, Clay.

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