2001 Monte Carlo not charging

[woodturner2]

My Monte Carlo is not charging i had the alternator checked and it is good. I was told the computer controls it but i dont know which one controls it the BCM or the PCM?

[inafogg]

hello,if alternator is good check to make sure you are getting 12v to alt.
look for the heavy red wire going to post on alt should be 12v there.

[woodturner2]

Thanks inafogg i checked the red wire there is no power there. Do you have any idea what to check next?

[inafogg]

not real sure without wiring diagram but i think power comes through a fusible link at starter again not sure.you can also look at fuses under hood & fuse box.what engine & trim package do u have i'll see if i can find wire diagram

[woodturner2]

Thanks, it is a monte carlo SS with 3.8.

[inafogg]

here you go wood
http://arrc.epnet.com.oh0049.oplin.o...LET±MONTE CARLO&yr=2001&ff=va133447.pdf
a 3.8l should be the same but this is for a 01 monte 3.4l the only 1 that is listed

[woodturner2]

Thanks a lot for the help I found the problem the wire was off at the starter!

[inafogg]

good, glad it ended up being a easy/cheap fix