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New, tested Alternator isn't charging - light is on, but no voltage at terminal B by donridenour3134
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85 GT 3.4pr conversion. Alternator stopped charging, so I had it tested and it failed. New alternator also didn't charge. It tested good. The indicator light is on with key on engine not running and with engine running. There is very low or no voltage at terminal B on the alternator. BAT and A show normal battery voltage. The manual says volts should be between 2 and 4 at B. I've traced circuit to C500 and no volts for that wire (B3) there either. The fuse is good, the bulb is good. I don't know what to check next. Any help would be appreciated.
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Your C500 can get corroded, or one of the inline fusible links can fail. Best to test the battery terminals with the engine running.

You should get about 14 v across the battery terminals if the alternator is charging.

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In the GT's, there is an in-line diode on the brown wire between the charge indicator and C500 pin B3. The diode is hiding in the wire harness below the rear bulkhead grommet in the engine compartment so you'll need to peel back the plastic loom. It's possible that your diode is fried.
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