1983 Porsche 944 alternator

Tiny
HERBG1931
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  • 1983 PORSCHE 944
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 12,000 MILES
I have had my alternator tested at a parts store and it checks out good. My car manual says that if the dash indicator light stays on, the alternator regulator is bad. I replaced the regulator and the light stays on but the system doesn't charge (only 12 volts at the battery). I friend of mine said to remove the excitor wire and jump 12 volts to the alternator while the engine is running. Doesn't work either. How can I check the alternator internal windings etc to see if it is the culprit.
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 AT 5:37 PM

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Tiny
JAMES W.
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If the alternator tested good, there has to be an "open" in the system somewhere.


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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 AT 7:48 PM

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