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Charging Problem

Post by TrashMan » Sat Oct 24, 2020 9:27 pm

I don’t think my generator is putting out, my ammeter barely moves when the car is running. Is there a way to check it without removing it? I installed a new cutout, and now it won’t charge. Do I have to flash it?


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Re: Charging Problem

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Sat Oct 24, 2020 9:32 pm

So it worked before you installed the new cutout?


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Re: Charging Problem

Post by TrashMan » Sat Oct 24, 2020 9:58 pm

Yes, I was working on the cooling system and my magnetic work light stuck on top of the cutout and closed the contacts. I was hoping it just fried the cutout, I guess I was wrong. Is there a way to check the generator in the car?


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Re: Charging Problem

Post by Stephen_heatherly » Sat Oct 24, 2020 11:54 pm

Did you install a new cut out or a voltage regulator? If you have a regulator the generator will not charge the battery unless the battery really needs it. A cut out will charge the battery regardless if the battery needs it or not.

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Re: Charging Problem

Post by TRDxB2 » Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:13 am

Can assume the cut-out is a diode version then flashing isn't applicable. "Ammeter barely moves" when you turn the lights (incandescent) on?
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Re: Charging Problem

Post by AndreFordT » Sun Oct 25, 2020 4:05 am

Chuck, just try this:
Take out the new cutout and connect a test light between the generator output and the frame. Start the engine, if your generator is ok the light will light up, if no light you can try to flash it, still no light your generator need a overhaul and maybe have fried a few things inside.
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The one on my test stand has the test light connected directly to the generator. On the photo with the generator on the engine ready to testrun the connection of the testlight is between the cutout output and the frame because all was tested before and running well.

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