Alternator wiring diagram needed

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BILL BRATINA
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When replacing alternator it fell and pulled out two of the wires out of the 6G generator connector. The brown/red in terminal three is still there. The green/red and violet wires are the wires I need to know which terminal they go to. The brown/red goes to the battery junction block, fuse #6. I think the green/red is for the indicator light but do not know which terminal it goes to.
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Friday, July 20th, 2018 AT 7:45 PM

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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

I have attached two pictures for you. Hope this helps and please ask any questions if needed. Thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Friday, July 20th, 2018 AT 8:53 PM
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So the #2 pin should go to the PCM and #1 pin should go to the instrument cluster then to the central junction block. What is the pin at the PCM #2 connects to, in my case it would have to be my VT wire. I want to check that circuit, ohm the wire.
The wiring diagram Chilton has shows the green/red wire ending at the CJB, what fuse? Can I check continuity from the 6G connector to the fuse. I know the ohms will be high due to going through the instrument cluster but will the be continuity?
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Saturday, July 21st, 2018 AT 3:58 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

I found this picture that is more detailed. This has all components in the charging circuit. Hope this helps more and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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Saturday, July 21st, 2018 AT 4:53 AM
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DAVID DALLAS
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I was replacing the alternator because the battery light was on and when I took off the three bolts to the alternator and turn the alternator to take the plugs off I notice that the center plug wire was cut and that the other two outer wires were spliced in with other wires. AutoZone has the replacement pigtail but I do not know where those three black wires go. Any and all help will be appreciated. I know the other two wires are wired in but I just need help with that center wire or maybe all three wires if someone could help me? Thank you
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 9:13 AM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Hello,

Here is a wiring diagram for the alternator and the rest of the system so you can fix the problem and get back on the road. (Below) Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 9:13 AM (Merged)
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I put a 07 ford escape motor in my 04 escape. The alernator plugs are different. The 04 had 2 wires in plug the 07 has 3. I need to know what those wires are and where to route the extra wire so the charging system works thanks
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 9:13 AM (Merged)
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If the 2004 alternator has the same mounting then use the old alternator otherwise you may need to put the bracket system on it from the old one. This would be much easier then rewiring, but it you would rather do that way. I will let you know what wire does what. However, if any of them go the computer that will me a challenge.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 9:13 AM (Merged)
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HUMPHREY CHAI
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The plug in part that comes from the car side of the alternator had to be changed and the new plug in had three wires and I only have two wires. Which wires do I hook up to on the new plug in? The two outside wires or one in and the middle wire or middle wire and the other side? It gets confusing and now I am getting my battery fully charged, because you cannot start the car with a 11.50 volts battery.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 9:13 AM (Merged)
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STEVE W.
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You need the light green with red and the black with yellow wires. On the original connector they would be the two outer wires. Pins one and three.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 9:13 AM (Merged)
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Friday night we were taking a 200km drive. We were on a highway and had just past the last exit for 90km when our battery light came on. We tried to make it to the next exit assuming the alternator went but didn't quite make it. We did make it about 80kms before finally the radio went black and we pulled over to the side of the road. Not a moment too soon as the steering went stiff and I assume the car turned off. As it's a $400 tow job from that place we opted to buy a couple batteries the next morning and try to drive it home. The car started up fine, and while the battery light remained on, we were able to drive it home. We tried replacing the battery and the battery light went out, but the interior dash lights seem a bit more dim (could be our imagination). We were able to drive about 80kms so far like this with no problems yet. The battery light is not currently on but now the emergency brake light is on. Could this be related somehow to a faulty alternator? Does this mean my alternator is going and not yet gone? Any opinions?
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 9:13 AM (Merged)
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SHAYNEMACK
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That is definitely the intent. We live in a really rural area and cannot get it looked at to be fixed (whatever the problem) until Thursday. Just trying to gauge the likelihood of the problem while we wait.

I should also mention that since it has happened I have heard a wording noise. I am clearly no mechanic and while my husband thinks he knows all (he thinks a battery, it is definitely not the problem). I am no mechanic. I assume the sound is a belt. Will a faulty alternator cease or cause issues with the belt?
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 9:13 AM (Merged)
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JOHNNYT73
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Do you own any type of meter to measure voltage?

I cannot say for sure what that noise can be without really being there as it could be anything.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 9:13 AM (Merged)
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The main wire that leaves the junction box and goes to the alternator became bare after touching the exhaust, and shorted something out, starter does not engage, wont turn over.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 9:13 AM (Merged)
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Check to make sure none of the main fuses under the hood are blown.
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