How can I tell which fuse is connected to my alternator?
This is the only surefire way to find out which of the fuses in your car is connected to your alternator. Once you track down the section in your owner’s manual devoted to your fuse box, it should point you in the right direction as far as where your alternator fuse is positioned.
What should I do if my alternator is not working?
The solution is to check your car’s manual for the particular fuse that controls the alternator and replace it. In some cars, you might also find another small fuse to the alternator’s control—usually a 15A to 20A fuse. An alternator does usually has 3 or 4 wires to it to function properly.
What happens if you have a new alternator and the battery is not charging?
The alternator in your car is an integral part of your vehicle’s electrical system. If you have a new alternator and the battery is still not charging, then you definitely have some kind of a problem with your battery that you’ll need to address immediately.
How much does it cost to replace an alternator fuse?
Even if you have to replace a fuse when you have an alternator fuse blown, though, it still should be a relatively inexpensive job. Most auto repair shops will replace the alternator fuse in your car for under $100, depending on what type of car you have.
When to fuse an alternator and a battery?
There is a guide line set by ABYC (American boat and yacht club) that says if the switch is going to be more than 7″ from a power source: Fuse it. The alternator and batteries are a power source. Except the starter. Also recommended was connecting the Alternator output to a battery not through a switch.
The solution is to check your car’s manual for the particular fuse that controls the alternator and replace it. In some cars, you might also find another small fuse to the alternator’s control—usually a 15A to 20A fuse. An alternator does usually has 3 or 4 wires to it to function properly.
The alternator in your car is an integral part of your vehicle’s electrical system. If you have a new alternator and the battery is still not charging, then you definitely have some kind of a problem with your battery that you’ll need to address immediately.
What should the fuse be on a 130amp 3G alternator?
In a 130amp 3G the fuse should be a minimum 160amps, preferable 180 or 200amps. As when the stock alternator is loaded way down, it can produce 160amps at about 12.8 volts. This varies from alternator to alternator and is much higher for high output alternators.