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MetroMPG · 11-10-2019, 06:25 PM

Firefly alternator tested on the Metro: still not charging.

Disconnected the field control wire, restarted, and voltage briefly hit 13.x, then went back to battery voltage.

I hope I haven't fried 2 good alternators...

11-10-2019, 06:25 PM	#28 (permalink)
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