Charging System Problem
I need some help. I just bought an old 1984 Titan-Champion that has some problems. One problem that is really giving me a hard time is the charging system. When I bought it the guy said it had a bad...
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I can think of two other possible issues.
FIRST: Measure voltage AT THE ALTERNATOR battery terminal (That's the big one) First put the ground on the alternator case/housing, then on the engine, then on the battery negative.
This has been known to be diagnostic, though I do not think you will have the same problem, If you have NO voltage on any of those paths, You have found the problem (most likely a fused fusable link).
I had a different problem.
The other problem (loose fan belts) not likely with modern serpentine belt engines.
FIRST: Measure voltage AT THE ALTERNATOR battery terminal (That's the big one) First put the ground on the alternator case/housing, then on the engine, then on the battery negative.
This has been known to be diagnostic, though I do not think you will have the same problem, If you have NO voltage on any of those paths, You have found the problem (most likely a fused fusable link).
I had a different problem.
The other problem (loose fan belts) not likely with modern serpentine belt engines.
