Alternator Not Charging Chassis Battery
1996 Lazy Daze on a Chevy P30 chassis. I have an alternator that is not charging. The simple answer might be that it is the alternator but these Chevies have an "exciter" circuit that determines wh...
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To take this full circle - the problem was....
And the winner is!
The alternator!
I pulled out the alternator, took it to the local O'Reilly to confirm on their machine - it was smoked.
So I found a replacement and installed it. Voltage is good! Let's keep it that way.
I think the issue was caused by a combination of prior owner running house batts low (gigantic Trojans) and the system being overloaded or something.
Anyhow, fun project for a Sunday. Thanks for everyone's help.
And the winner is!
The alternator!
I pulled out the alternator, took it to the local O'Reilly to confirm on their machine - it was smoked.
So I found a replacement and installed it. Voltage is good! Let's keep it that way.
I think the issue was caused by a combination of prior owner running house batts low (gigantic Trojans) and the system being overloaded or something.
Anyhow, fun project for a Sunday. Thanks for everyone's help.
