Edgecrusher Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 So I have a 94 non-turbo Z, and there is no battery light on the instrument panel. I recently changed out the alternator three times, twice with Duralast remans, and the third time with a OEM Nissan alt. I have verified all wires at the back of the alternator do have continuity, bit the alternator is still not giving power to the engine. Just today I noticed that the battery light is not illuminating on the panel, I verified the engine cont fuse isn't blown, and I swapped the light with another light on the instrument panel, and it still did not light up. I got the feeling this may be related to the issues that the alternator is having. Any suggestions as to why the battery light isn't coming on, and why the alternator is not providing the car with electricity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Just today I noticed that the battery light is not illuminating on the panel, I verified the engine cont fuse isn't blown, and I swapped the light with another light on the instrument panel, and it still did not light up. I got the feeling this may be related to the issues that the alternator is having. Any suggestions as to why the battery light isn't coming on, and why the alternator is not providing the car with electricity? You might be on the right track. No power to the L terminal usually means no charging will happen. You can check for power at the plugs, alternator or instrument panel, with a meter or test light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgecrusher Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Took the car to an electrical shop, and they got the battery light working again, supposedly it was a loose terminal connection on the alternator that was keeping the light from turning on. Now that issue has been resolved, I am getting another issue, erratic voltage. I guess it's time to go back and check connections again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 How do you know it's erratic? Doesn't look like you're measuring anything. You would have found that loose connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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