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Old Jul 10th, 2020, 16:39   #2
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Originally Posted by pff View Post
…...i can't get continuity between the battery- and the alternator body
This could be your problem then, the battery warning light(on dash) is earthed through the alternator, if this doesn't happen then the alternator won't(self excite) work.
Does the battery light come on with ignition?
For test purposes why not use a jump lead between alternator and battery neg?
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