charging system problem

[krazykyle]

did mention i don't have the ecm hooked up.took all that out

 

[pontiacgp]

you didn't mention if you checked the voltage warning lite yet either.....

 

[krazykyle]

i just took my dash board apart on i never had a charge lite in there.i replaced the bulb and started the car.same thing,12.5 at the battery with no change and when i disconnect the battery the car dies.

 

[pontiacgp]

so does the lite come on at all?

 

[krazykyle]

nope

 

[krazykyle]

i took out the fuse for the gauges and it's fine

 

[krazykyle]

on the diagram it seems like i have two fuseable links down by the starter.can one be smoked

 

[Mudweizer]

on the diagram it seems like i have two fuseable links down by the starter.can one be smoked

Do you have voltage at the red wires that connect to the alternator? If you do then the fusible links should be fine.

 

[krazykyle]

i have voltage to the alternator.i'm going to take the alternator back to auto zone and have them test it again.

 

[pontiacgp]

on the two prong plug do you have power on the red wire with the key on?...if not then the alternator is not energized and won't charge. It's no use getting it tested if you have not checked