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Old 05-25-2012, 11:18 PM   #52 (permalink)
OneOfFew
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There are 2 series of tests below. The first adds a small load to the alternator circuit attempting to "pull down" the alternators self sustaining power. The second is a voltage/load test to see if the alternator can produce amps when the connector is unplugged after the engine was started.

This is all in attempt to create a actively switched alternator circuit that can be enabled and disabled while driving.

I added text to some images to best explain what is happening.

Test series 1
Details: This test is based off of unplugging the alternator power wire, the blk/yel wire on the alternator connector. This would simulate a switch turned on/off on the blk/yel wire after the car had been started and charging under normal conditions.





*Image below was corrected with proper image for caption*




Test series 2
Details: This test simulates unplugging the connector on the back of the alternator while the engine is running and after it had been charging normally. It disconnects all 4 wires on the back side of the alternator only leaving the alt. output wire intact.


*Image caption updated, video of condition added.*
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Next tests will be done with a 70amp relay on the alternator output wire in conjunction with the plug disconnect.

Last edited by OneOfFew; 05-26-2012 at 06:53 PM.. Reason: missing detail
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