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05-05-2011 01:03 PM #1
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Dead Short
I just rewired my car and have a dead short. When I touch the test light to the negative post on battery it lights really bright. Any quick checks to find it? Thanks
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05-05-2011 01:06 PM #2
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What is the other end of the test light attached to?
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05-05-2011 01:08 PM #3
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Ground on car
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05-05-2011 01:19 PM #4
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Ground on car
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05-05-2011 01:20 PM #5
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Disable the alternator and try it againKen Thomas
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05-05-2011 01:28 PM #6
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OK, it went away. I take it the problem is in the alt wiring.
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05-05-2011 02:09 PM #7
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Take the alternator and have it tested, depending on style the internal regulator is shot and/or the diode(s) are shorted outKen Thomas
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05-05-2011 02:14 PM #8
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Will do Thanks!
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05-05-2011 03:19 PM #9
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Wow Ken, that was quick and right on!! My advice would have been to start pulling fuses until the light went out, but that would have had no fuses and still a light. Good job!Roger
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05-05-2011 03:35 PM #10
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Thanks, Roger. No telling how he fried it, but I'm assuming in his rewire he shorted something to ground and it ate the alternator. It should have been disconnected.Ken Thomas
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