1988 Mazda MX6 alternator no charging

1988 MAZDA MX6
181,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BIGBALLENPLAYER
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i've been having problems with the charging system the alternator is putting out about 14 volts off the car but when in the car the battery only getting about 11 volts new alternator and new battery have a little battery/alternator tester with 6 lights 3 for off battery check and 3 for on charge check when the car is off i get 12.5 -13.5 (2-3 lights) when i turn car on same (2-3 lights) but if i remove negitive wire while running tester lights all the way up plus when driving and you turn the wheel the charge dummy light in the car dash comes on
Nov 13, 2009 at 5:08 PM
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CARLOSGARZA
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HAVE YOU FIXED THIS PROBLEM? BECAUSE I SEEM TO HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH MY MX6.....PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS



[quote:62f46385ae="bigballenplayer"]Electrical problem
1988 Mazda MX6 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 181000 miles

i've been having problems with the charging system the alternator is putting out about 14 volts off the car but when in the car the battery only getting about 11 volts new alternator and new battery have a little battery/alternator tester with 6 lights 3 for off battery check and 3 for on charge check when the car is off i get 12.5 -13.5 (2-3 lights) when i turn car on same (2-3 lights) but if i remove negitive wire while running tester lights all the way up plus when driving and you turn the wheel the charge dummy light in the car dash comes on[/quote:62f46385ae]
Mar 10, 2010 at 9:15 PM