Simon
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| posted on 31/12/03 at 01:42 PM |
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Mitsubishi 50 Amp Alternator
Gents
I have one of these items (no idea what it came from or part number, I'm afraid).
There's three electrical connections on the back:
One marked "+" (Big wire)
One marked "-" (nothing on it at present)
One marked "L" (very thin wire)
Does the "+" go to the battery, the "L" to the light, and what about the "-"
Any help much appreesh!
Thanks and a Happy New Year
ATB
Simon
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JoelP
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| posted on 31/12/03 at 02:59 PM |
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would it be too simple if it was an earth? or does it earth thru the casing?
Beware! Bourettes is binfectious.
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CairB
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| posted on 31/12/03 at 03:55 PM |
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Does this help?
Apologies to the original owner only I can't remember where I got it from.
Cheers,
Colin
 
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Simon
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| posted on 1/1/04 at 12:28 PM |
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Joel,
Earth was my thought, but like you said, does it earth through casing. If the original mounting wa plastic, it's possible.
Will try as close to Colin's diagram as poss:
+ to battery
L to light etc
- to earth
If it's wrong, I'll have to get another alternator
Thanks and ATB
Simon
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 1/1/04 at 01:08 PM |
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simon,the alt does earth through body 2 small terms are ind--- to ign light tother goes to ign supply
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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Simon
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| posted on 1/1/04 at 11:05 PM |
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Conrod,
The "-" is a threaded insert into the body - on a slightly smaller scale than the "+". The "L" on the other hand
of a spade connector in a recessed plastic block.
Anyway, I wired the "+" to the starter, the "-" to a chassis earth, and the "L" to the ign warning light.
Turned on ign, and a warning light appeared. Started engine, and light went out. Car hasn't caught light, and no wires got hot, so reckon
we're sorted, unless battery drrains through the "-" tonight
Thanks v. much for all you help everyone!
ATB
Simon
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