> Guys,
> I'm getting really frustrated with my (stock 3rd gen) alternator. I'm
seeing
> 13.2v on the buss when the engine is running, but the charge
light is still
> on (even with the diode).
>
> Answers to two questions might help me debug it:
>
> 1. What voltage should I see on the buss with the engine
running?
>
> 2. The picture on the schematic seems backwards to the actual
alternator,
> and there are no markings on the connector. Is there a way to
test which
> terminal is the sensor (direct to battery) and which is the idiot
light?
>
> Note: The alternator tested fine a few weeks back, but I guess I
could have
> fried the internal regulator since.
>
> John Slade (coming down to the wire)
>

John, I am seeing 14.2 volts with the alternator on.  Dont forget,
however, that some main busses have a diode that robs you a a
volt.

Dave leonard