Faulty battery, bad alternator, or both (photos)
taking one problem at a time, I thought I would recap what I have done up to this point.
The Scamp is my daily driver, so being without a car really sucks and has become very frustrating.
1. I re-wired the IGN1 or Ignition Run circuit that was previously burned up. I verified continuity in the new wiring.
2. I replaced the old ballast resistor with a new one. I hope I have this installed correctly, as I could not find a diagram or drawing stating the mounting position. I put it back the way the old one was (the "U" shaped cutout is on the right side, if you're looking at it head on).
3a. The ammeter was bypassed by joining the red and black wires under the dash, at the ammeter. The wires were routed back through the firewall and then connected with each other in the engine bay, as detailed in the MAD article. This wire is now connected at the starter relay with a fuseable link. Continuity was verified.
3b. The alternator output wire was also routed directly to the starter relay with a fuseable link connection. Continuity was verified.
4. The voltage regulator ground was established, as it was not grounded before (possibly my initial problem). I removed the VR and filed the thick paint off of the screw flanges that mount the VR to the fender.
NOW, before I introduce power back into the system or hook anything up, what should my next course of action be?
-The battery is fully charged but, not hooked up (both terminals disconnected).
-The alternator is not hooked up to any circuit but, it is still in the vehicle.
-The Voltage Regulator is not hooked up the alternator
I hope someone can help me with how to continue from here...
I want to proceed cautiously to prevent causing any more damage.
taking one problem at a time, I thought I would recap what I have done up to this point.
The Scamp is my daily driver, so being without a car really sucks and has become very frustrating.
1. I re-wired the IGN1 or Ignition Run circuit that was previously burned up. I verified continuity in the new wiring.
2. I replaced the old ballast resistor with a new one. I hope I have this installed correctly, as I could not find a diagram or drawing stating the mounting position. I put it back the way the old one was (the "U" shaped cutout is on the right side, if you're looking at it head on).
3a. The ammeter was bypassed by joining the red and black wires under the dash, at the ammeter. The wires were routed back through the firewall and then connected with each other in the engine bay, as detailed in the MAD article. This wire is now connected at the starter relay with a fuseable link. Continuity was verified.
3b. The alternator output wire was also routed directly to the starter relay with a fuseable link connection. Continuity was verified.
4. The voltage regulator ground was established, as it was not grounded before (possibly my initial problem). I removed the VR and filed the thick paint off of the screw flanges that mount the VR to the fender.
NOW, before I introduce power back into the system or hook anything up, what should my next course of action be?
-The battery is fully charged but, not hooked up (both terminals disconnected).
-The alternator is not hooked up to any circuit but, it is still in the vehicle.
-The Voltage Regulator is not hooked up the alternator
I hope someone can help me with how to continue from here...
I want to proceed cautiously to prevent causing any more damage.