New alternator not charging

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Lurgan Posts: 767 2001 black saxo furio 2001 black saxo vts
    #1
    Hi all,

    Have tried three second hand alternators from the scrappy and they put out 2v or there abouts with the positive disconnected.

    I decided to splash out on a brand new alternator, but unfortunately it doesn't charge the battery either. Ive taken off the positive cable and the multimeter is showing a voltage of 1.8v lol. I have had the bracket powder coated but i have tested that the alternator casing is earthed to the battery negative.

    2001 vts with the plug on the alternator.

    Anyone any suggestions? Will making a really good earth between the casing and the battery negative just to rule out an earth problem do anygood?

    Any help welcome

    Chhers
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #2
    Have you considered that the battery has had it?
  3. Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 loughborough Posts: 2229 1988 ford fiesta mk2 1.4- 2001 black saxo furio (d
    #3
    Check the earths to the block.