wiring. alternator no charge

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Logan360
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wiring. alternator no charge

Post by Logan360 » 09 Dec 2013 08:11 am

Hey guys. In the middle of rust repairs0new engine prep etc and my 360 has no dash etc. Wanted to start it and keep motor good and running so plugged in:

All 4 fusebox plugs
computer
fuel pump lead (joins engine loom above heater)
Ignition.

now my fuel pump is on constantly
battery no charge.

not sure if the fuel pump is an issue but my main one is the no charging.
is there a loop circuit haven't connected for the alt?
what else could it be?

I don't has multi-meter so can't measure voltage or current flow.

any ideas?
Own:
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R

Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
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Ride_on
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Joined: 26 May 2009 05:34 pm
Location: Belfast, N. Ireland

Re: wiring. alternator no charge

Post by Ride_on » 10 Dec 2013 01:18 am

You need the dash light and bypass resistor to provide a little starting field current in the alternator. Try the manual circuit diagram and replicate the bypass resistor at the alternator. or you might be able to start it with a touch from the right wire.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7

Logan360
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Re: wiring. alternator no charge

Post by Logan360 » 10 Dec 2013 01:29 am

Will plugging the instrument cluster back in help?
Own:
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R

Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5

Ride_on
Posts: 2262
Joined: 26 May 2009 05:34 pm
Location: Belfast, N. Ireland

Re: wiring. alternator no charge

Post by Ride_on » 13 Dec 2013 10:35 pm

Yes, the bulb and bypass resistor are in there.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7

Cliché Guevara
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Joined: 22 Jan 2012 05:51 am

Re: wiring. alternator no charge

Post by Cliché Guevara » 22 Dec 2013 09:54 am

My 360 will run and charge with no cluster or jack.However the brushes on my altenator crapped out recently,remember that the original brushes will be getting on a bit 25 years or so.

Logan360
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Joined: 23 Jun 2012 08:51 am

Re: wiring. alternator no charge

Post by Logan360 » 22 Dec 2013 11:44 pm

Plugged my cluster back in and she's fine now.
Own:
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R

Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5

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