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opeldean · 10-28-2006

john:

I had the same thing. my problem was corroded wires. I replaced and checked the alternator/regulator...it was fine

you need to "ohm out all the leads". mine had poor connections and high ohms, so current couldn't travel.

1- check from the alternator to the ammeter( pull instrumentt panel)
2- check ammeter to fusebox.
3- check the 4 brass nuts in the fusebox, remove them of any corrosion. the nuts need to come off and clean it all
4- you need the destec wring diagram.

this how I remeber that I fixed mine,

10-28-2006	#14 (permalink)
opeldean 1000 Post Club Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Overland Park KS Posts: 1,999	corrosion will drop the voltage to it wont charge john: I had the same thing. my problem was corroded wires. I replaced and checked the alternator/regulator...it was fine you need to "ohm out all the leads". mine had poor connections and high ohms, so current couldn't travel. 1- check from the alternator to the ammeter( pull instrumentt panel) 2- check ammeter to fusebox. 3- check the 4 brass nuts in the fusebox, remove them of any corrosion. the nuts need to come off and clean it all 4- you need the destec wring diagram. this how I remeber that I fixed mine, __________________ Thank you members of opelgt.com for helping me on a 5 year reconstruction of the most beautiful car in the world Celeste: 1917,cc ,getrag resealed, 2liter Intake valves,ported,ISKY cam on solids,Opel forged rods,9.52 compression,total seal gapless,oil dam,RB gasket mod., DCOE side drafts,sprint,2in straight exhaust,pertronix,OMNI paint,SACHS clutch,OGTS & Kadette sway bars,Manta finned pan,3 V clock,Ball joints and Poly all... SAA-WEET!