not charging

[Bernie Benz]

Regulator slip ring brushes?

Bernie


On Sep 14, 2008, at 9:43 AM, Ed Kellock wrote:

> I posted about this briefly several days ago in relation to an  
> ignition
> switch thread... I have a no-charge situation.  I checked the  
> obvious and
> then hit the Bentley.  I seem to have a problem with the exciter  
> circuit.
> Connections and belt were all tight and good.
>
> Exciter circuit amperage was around 20 when spec is 150-185.
>
> When I turn on the ignition, the battery light does not come on.  The
> antilock light does but goes out almost immediately.
>
> Bentley points to IC or exciter wire between alternator and IC.
>
> 237k on the clock.
>
> Any ideas or helpful hints?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
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