Wiring Diagram Alternator Warning Light

46+ Wiring Diagram Alternator Warning Light Images. On an alternator the wire may run to an internal. Necessity for the alternator warning light.

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So if the alternator, voltage regulator or wiring that connects the charging system to the battery and electrical system goes bad, it can create warning: It consists of ignition switch, fuse panel, engine. It provides the excitation current to kick the alternator into functionality, and it acts as a warning light if the alternator has two wires—a fat b+ wire from the battery and a small blue d+ exciter wire—the wiring of the warning light looks like this

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I have an old alternator off a 1981 civic wagon. Visually check alternator wiring and listen for abnormal noises, inspect discharge warning light circuit, inspect charging circuit without load. I have the alternator wire from the original truck dash, but need to know where to hook it in the new harness. If the alternator is failing to charge the battery, you will probably notice the engine.