The alternator charge wire routes direct to the battery and not through any switch connection the alternator will not operate correctly if not connected direct to battery or directly through the ammeter.
Positive battery cable to alternator.
Fixing your battery or alternator can be an expensive repair.
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As others have stated by contrast with a generator the alternator is designed exclusively to recharge the battery.
Install a jumper from pin f in harness plug to b terminal on alternator.
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A loose connection can do it.
To do a quick check on an alternator i was told that you could start the car and then remove the negative battery cable.
Connect b battery cable to alternator.
Acdelco 20943125 gm original equipment alternator battery jumper cable.
A bad battery can do it.
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Turn on battery switch.
A scraped up wire can do it.
However this is not a good idea because it could damage the electrical system of your vehicle and cause greater problems.
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All you can do is replace the cable to the battery and possibly the negative battery cable terminal since that one is giving you problems removing the terminal.
If faced with electrical issues it is always a good idea to clean up your battery cables and check your grounds first before buying at replacement components.
Never test an alternator by removing battery cable.
Reconnecting battery cables generates a second spike.
Some may recommend running the engine with the negative battery cable disconnected to test the alternator.
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Without it full alternator output voltage can spike to 150 volts more than enough to fry every computer in your vehicle along with your stereo fuses remote door locks etc.
Have the alternator tested and replace the battery.