not charging

[Bernie Benz]

Problem could be the VR, or its slip ring brushes. Or a plugged drain.

Bernie


On Sep 14, 2008, at 12:28 PM, Ed Kellock wrote:

> I don't understand what you are suggesting/asking?
>
> Voltage regulator?  Haven't checked it yet.
>
> Kitchen sink drain decided to stop flowing at an inopportune time last
> night, thereby ending my car mechanics.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bernie Benz [mailto:b.benz at charter.net]
>> Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 10:56 AM
>> To: Ed Kellock
>> Cc: 200q20V mailing list
>> Subject: Re: not charging
>>
>>
>> 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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