Alternater not charging

1992 CADILLAC DEVILLE
102,000 MILES • 4.9L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICH DAVIS
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New battery new alternator and not charging. got another new alternator and still not charging. could ECM be causing this?
Mar 28, 2021 at 2:04 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

You will need to do some voltage checks at the alternator. I wire from the batter must have 12.4 to 12.6 volts and the brown wire must have the same with the key in the on position.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Check the fuse I circled for power on both sides. The battery light should come on with the key on as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Roy

1. Connect an ammeter and voltmeter as follows:
a. Disconnect wire from B terminal of alternator, then connect ammeter negative probe to the wire.
b. Connect ammeter positive probe to B terminal of alternator.
c. Connect voltmeter positive probe to B terminal of alternator and the negative probe to ground.
2. Start engine and allow to run at 2,000 RPM, then check reading of ammeter and voltmeter. Ammeter should read less than 10 amps. Voltmeter should read 13.9-15.1 volts at 77°F.
3. If voltage reading is greater than specified voltage, replace IC regulator. If voltage reading is less than specified voltage, check the IC regulator and alternator as follows:
a. With engine running and F terminal grounded, check voltage reading at B terminal.
b. If voltage reading is greater than specified voltage, replace IC regulator. If voltage reading is less than specified voltage, check alternator.
4. With engine running at 2,000 RPM, turn on high beam headlights and place heater fan control switch in the HI position.
5. Check ammeter reading. If reading is less than 30 amps, repair alternator.
Mar 28, 2021 at 5:11 AM