hatch4x4 Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 I just pulled my engine to do a clutch job and put on a new alternator someone gave me. After I put it back in and had the engine running, I tried to turn it off and it just kept humming along. I also noticed my battery light was on, and the dash looked like it does when the key is in start with the engine off. It also stayed lit up when I moved the key to acc or off. Any suggestions? This is an 81 hatchback GL. -- Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Try putting your old alternator back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatch4x4 Posted November 15, 2003 Author Share Posted November 15, 2003 I would but the positive post on it disintegrated when i tried to take off the nuts (the whole thing was rusted and corroded so I cut the original wire off and crimped on a new connector) I am going to try to solder on a new wire that just uses those quick connects tomorrow. -- Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Maybe you got an internally regulated alt, and I think for 81, you need an externally regulated one. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatch4x4 Posted November 15, 2003 Author Share Posted November 15, 2003 That's a possibility... It looked identical. Are the connections the same? -- Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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