My alternator is not charging the battery. I think I have been facing this issue for a very long time. I had this issue during homecoming. Today I put the second Alternator and voltage regulator on the car, still same issue.
This is what I have done so far.
1. New Alternator
2. Had the Advance Autoparts test the new alternator before I took it home.
3. New Regulator
4. Tested new alt/regulator with a volt meter and had Advance Auto parts test it as well. This is after I excited the alternator. Between 2000 and 2500 rpm, no voltage increase.
Could I have a grounding issue?
If I take a voltmeter and remove the red wire from the alternator, will I see voltage if I reconnect battery? I am trying to determine if I have a broken wire.
I am trying to determine the best troubleshooting techniques. Other that this issue the car runs great. Also, no blown fuses and all other electrical components work fine.
Phillip