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Wondering if I could directly wire my altenator


Jnoyes1026
11-13-2007, 07:07 PM
Ok so here it is, I have a 1992 jeep cherroke sport 4.0. I had the altenator tested out of the jeep and it is good (charging at 14.16 volts). so I put it in and its not charging at the battery. everything is hooked up. I followed wires into the main fuse box and checked for and damage and nothing.

So my question is what would happen if I went and wired directly onto the battery?

If that would work what all am I gonna need a inline fuse or some sort of breaker?

Anyone that can give me any kind of help it would be most appriciated.

mekaniclyinclined
02-03-2008, 07:30 PM
before attempting to rewire the alternator pull off both cables and replace the ends usually corrosion develops on the ends and just past the insulation causing a charging problem and sometimes a no start. if that doesnt work you could just add a wire from the output to the battery but it has to be a 6 or 8 guage with a 60amp inline fuse just in case.

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