Alt problem?

[dan at angband.org (Dan)]

On Tue, May 17, 2005 at 04:04:35PM +0000, Julie Macfarlane wrote:
> When I start my car I have to rush the engine to get the alt to kick in.
> 
> Whats up with this?

The thin blue wire which leads from the positive battery terminal to the 
D+ terminal on the alternator is probably disconnected, corroded, or 
broken. 

http://www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech/Techtips/Timbotechnotes/alternator/alternator.htm

Dan

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