Alternator question, battery is discharging quickly.

[FC Zach]

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:

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. . .

[FC Zach]

Update, I received the harnesses I needed to get the car running this month and got everything all buttoned up. Since getting it running I reinstalling the S6 alternator and have periodically checked the battery voltage for any severe draining like before. . There is none, everything functions as it should so the car is back in business

Thanks to everyone for your input and assistance with this. I tend to make a mountain out of a molehill at times but that's usually because I have no idea what I'm doing and need guidance on some topics so thanks again to everyone for the assistance with this.