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nkaminar · 08-12-2023, 06:25 AM

It seems that there may be something wrong with the alternator. Try taking the wire off the alternator and starting the car to see if you get the same issue. If the problem goes away with the alternator disconnected, you can take it to an alternator shop (if you can find one) to have it looked at. Or get another alternator.

It may be a 12 volt alternator on a 6 volt car.

It may be a fault with the wiring like a bad ground or loose connection somewhere. Or there may be a short somewhere. If the problem persists with the alternator disconnected then look for a short. There may be a short in the horn or somewhere else. Try disconnecting things one at a time to see if you can isolate the cause.

08-12-2023, 06:25 AM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 6,855	Re: Hello All Been lurkin for a few week ? about ammeter and alternator It seems that there may be something wrong with the alternator. Try taking the wire off the alternator and starting the car to see if you get the same issue. If the problem goes away with the alternator disconnected, you can take it to an alternator shop (if you can find one) to have it looked at. Or get another alternator. It may be a 12 volt alternator on a 6 volt car. It may be a fault with the wiring like a bad ground or loose connection somewhere. Or there may be a short somewhere. If the problem persists with the alternator disconnected then look for a short. There may be a short in the horn or somewhere else. Try disconnecting things one at a time to see if you can isolate the cause. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.