You can get an idea about the condition of your wiring by measuring the voltage across the battery and comparing to the voltage across the alternator. For the latter, it's important to put the negative probe of your volt meter on the alternator case. If there is a big difference in voltage (more than 1/2 volt or so), then you know the problem is likely wiring-related.
Stefan Mullikin wrote: > Ditch the Bosch and upgrade to a newer Nippendenso from a later model car. This requires changing the lower bracket and the wiring a little. > > Finally, make sure all of the connectors and grounds are clean, > greased and tight. Turbo Omnis eat their wiring overtime due to cheap components and poor heat management under the hood. > > Good luck, > Stefan > > On Sep 21, 2009, at 4:24 AM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Everyone, >> >> I am having a problem with the alternator/charging system in my 1985 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo. The Factory alternator recently died so I replaced it with an exchange unit from Auto Zone because the local Dodge dealer informed me their model was no longer available. They did have a 'repair kit' for it but it needed bearings and I didn't want to deal with that, worn brushes and possibly blown diodes. Installing the Auto Zone unit more less fixed the problem except that now, it doesn't hold a load very well at idle. I have to rev the engine up to get it to output the required 13.8-14.2 VDC. That isn't true of other vehicles I have dealt with that seem to be able to hold the proper charging voltage at an idle. I thought it might be the regulator...the one that mounts on the left fender well and the intake air for the engine flows through it. That did not fix the problem. I have checked for corroded connections at the battery and at the ground point on the engine. >> It seems like I once heard that you HAD to replace that alternator with the one built by MOPAR or you would have these problems. Does anyone know where a good aftermarket Alternator can be purchased that will fix this problem? >> >> Ross Palmer >> 5765 532 5396 >> >> ____________________________________________________________ >> Online Fashon Degrees >> Start earning an online fashion degree from the Art Institutes >> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=MTAeIJF2UMX_XhPU5Iyq0QAAJ1BiDvk3DIZKMzdiRus-mPJ8AAQAAAAFAAAAAARWTj4AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAFRE3AAAAAA== >> >> >> ___________REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING_________ >> ShelbyDodge mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://www.imagilist.com/mailman/listinfo/shelbydodge > > ___________REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING_________ > ShelbyDodge mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.imagilist.com/mailman/listinfo/shelbydodge > Thanks, Russ Thanks, Russ ___________REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING_________ ShelbyDodge mailing list [email protected] http://www.imagilist.com/mailman/listinfo/shelbydodge
