Alternator question, battery is discharging quickly.

FC Zach Alternator question, battery... 02-23-2017, 09:26 AM

djmtsu One of the pins on the... 02-23-2017, 09:32 AM

FC Zach It used to be connected. .... 02-23-2017, 09:42 AM

FC Zach With that being said and... 02-23-2017, 09:45 AM

djmtsu I believe switched. The main... 02-23-2017, 09:45 AM

FC Zach Sweet. . but what change... 02-23-2017, 09:51 AM

FC Zach When I connect the bottom pin... 02-23-2017, 10:05 AM

TitaniumTT One of the pins needs to be... 02-23-2017, 10:06 AM

FC Zach Could I simply do this,... 02-23-2017, 10:19 AM

TitaniumTT You could, and you could use... 02-23-2017, 10:21 AM

TitaniumTT Sounds like the bottom pin... 02-23-2017, 10:20 AM

FC Zach I've never had the top wire... 02-23-2017, 10:20 AM

TitaniumTT It's necessary to keep the... 02-23-2017, 10:22 AM

FC Zach Ok cool, thanks guys! One... 02-23-2017, 10:33 AM

TitaniumTT Yes, one wire is straight to... 02-23-2017, 10:37 AM

FC Zach Oops, forgot to attach pic. .... 02-23-2017, 10:44 AM

FC Zach Just checked the manual and... 02-23-2017, 11:01 AM

TitaniumTT That looks like the CAS... 02-23-2017, 11:19 AM

FC Zach When I went carb, I removed... 02-23-2017, 11:24 AM

djmtsu Yes, however that plug is on... 02-23-2017, 11:41 AM

FC Zach It's not there. 02-23-2017, 12:06 PM

TitaniumTT Ah. Ok, so heres what you... 02-23-2017, 11:51 AM

FC Zach Where I'm at so far. ... 02-23-2017, 12:05 PM

TitaniumTT Do you have my number? Are... 02-23-2017, 12:11 PM

FC Zach I'm a night shifter, been at... 02-23-2017, 12:13 PM

FC Zach No number. 02-23-2017, 12:14 PM

djmtsu I have sweet Brian's... 02-23-2017, 12:17 PM

FC Zach He's got you blocked and has... 02-23-2017, 12:18 PM

TitaniumTT ^ :smilielol5: DJ, you want... 02-23-2017, 12:18 PM

TitaniumTT Hey Zac, remember what I said... 02-23-2017, 01:06 PM

FC Zach Thanks Brian! That is a good... 02-24-2017, 12:19 AM

FC Zach That link is dead 02-24-2017, 12:29 AM

RETed 1) The 12VDC reference wire... 02-25-2017, 02:37 PM

FC Zach Pin/Terminal. . . whatever,... 02-25-2017, 03:21 PM

FC Zach I'm afraid I will still have... 02-26-2017, 09:41 PM

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TitaniumTT Gotcha, If you had a switched... 02-27-2017, 03:16 PM

FC Zach Eh. . What makes the most... 02-27-2017, 03:25 PM

FC Zach But yes, I see that there's... 02-27-2017, 03:34 PM

FC Zach Then, once I have the wiring... 02-27-2017, 03:43 PM

FC Zach I'm checking that connector I... 02-27-2017, 04:11 PM

TitaniumTT I will do my best to remember... 02-27-2017, 04:45 PM

FC Zach Alright, will do. ... 02-27-2017, 04:58 PM

FC Zach Test connector? ? was secured... 02-27-2017, 06:42 PM

TitaniumTT Kewl From the... 02-28-2017, 09:49 AM

infernosg The stock S5 setup had the... 03-01-2017, 09:26 AM

TitaniumTT Exactly 100% correct. ... 03-01-2017, 10:23 AM

t_g_farrell Heres a nice page someone did... 03-02-2017, 09:02 AM

FC Zach I meant to comment on this... 03-08-2017, 12:22 AM

TitaniumTT Ok, so I went to go take a... 03-03-2017, 09:46 AM

FC Zach I swapped my trans/clutch... 03-06-2017, 03:58 AM

TitaniumTT Really simple Zac, locate the... 03-06-2017, 01:55 PM

FC Zach Thanks Brian! Regardless of... 03-07-2017, 01:39 AM

TitaniumTT Cheers brotha! Ok, I just... 03-07-2017, 09:38 AM

FC Zach I like this, sounds simple... 03-08-2017, 12:12 AM

TitaniumTT 30 yo wiring is crispy?!?! ... 03-08-2017, 10:01 AM

C. Ludwig . 03-10-2017, 06:27 AM

FC Zach ^ Can't see on desktop or... 03-10-2017, 08:44 AM

FC Zach I like that, is very useful.... 03-10-2017, 08:50 AM

FerociousP Hey Zach, quick note. For... 03-10-2017, 03:53 PM

FC Zach I sent my decrepit harness... 03-10-2017, 11:58 PM

FC Zach Wasn't able to get a harness... 04-09-2017, 09:22 AM

FC Zach I've already removed tape and... 04-09-2017, 09:29 AM

FC Zach I've been away on vacation... 04-17-2017, 06:40 AM

almoststockfc I would make other plans... 04-17-2017, 07:35 AM

FC Zach Not parts per se but my old... 04-17-2017, 08:21 AM

FC Zach Since finding that the S4... 04-19-2017, 11:57 PM

FC Zach After redoing the harness and... 04-25-2017, 02:54 AM

t_g_farrell It wouldn't be DGRR week... 04-25-2017, 07:14 AM

FC Zach Ha ha, see ya then! 04-25-2017, 07:22 AM

FC Zach Update. . The wires I added... 06-04-2017, 09:14 PM

FC Zach Update, I received the... 07-25-2017, 11:42 PM

06-04-2017, 09:14 PM

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FC Zach

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Location: Eagleville, TN

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Update. . The wires I added to support either S4 or S6 alternators do what they're supposed to.

With regards to this, it was because the S6 was toast. With the rebuilt S4, the idiot lights illuminated like they should:

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Originally Posted by FC Zach

Even after replacing the damaged S6, I don't think I'll be in the clear just yet. . . The "Charge" warning lamp doesn't illuminate with Key On/Engine Off and didn't illuminate while running with the damaged alternator. I'll check the bulb next.

Not wanting to give up on the S6 alternator, I rebuilt it by replacing the bridge rectifier and voltage regulator this weekend. I took it to Oreilly's to have tested and it passed! Success! !

I'll be back in business without any battery drain (I hope!) and with a properly functioning alternator when I get the car running again. . .

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