[DML] Re: Charging Problem.......Help :)

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Go back to where you bought the alternator and have them test it. It
may be necessary to recharge the battery to properly test it. It
sounds  like the alternator you just installed is bad. Other things to
check are a loose belt, dirty connections, a problem in the wiring of
the car. If you ever jumped the battery to start the car you may have
blown the alternator. Even if you connect the jumper cables correctly,
the surge can take out the voltage regulater. This can occur
ESPECAILLY if you left the ignition key on when you connected the
cables. Connecting the cables wrong, even for a split-second, WILL fry
the diodes and the voltage regulator. The best advice currently is to
not jump or charge the battery in the car. In the case of a dead
battery the best (safest) thing to do is to remove the battery and
recharge it slowly. Always be sure the ignition key is off and all
accesories and lights are turned off before messing with any wiring. A
quick and "dirty' way to see if the alternator is charging at all is
to hold the tip of a steel screwdriver over the cap for the rear
bearing of the alternator. If it is attracted magnetically then the
altenator is making electric. Try not to ever jump your car. Since it
is an automatic you can damage the shift computer too especailly if
you leave the ignition key on when you jump it.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Mike" <mike.bosworth@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi All
> 
> I have a problem on my car where the battery light is staying on and 
> it appears not to be charging correctly.
> 
> I replaced the battery 3 months ago and after replacing a noisy 
> alternator last night for a new one the battery light is staying on 
>




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