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In the link, more in the images. With wiring, it is better so specify an area like 'ignition', or 'rear lights' in search. The other alternative is to get a workshop manual.
Not sure I follow your problem. The alternator puts out 13-14 volts at idle but very few amps. If you turn on the headlights at idle the voltage may drop to 12 until you raise engine speed. The amperage goes up with engine speed. Is the battery voltage at least 14 when the engine speed is 1500RPM or more ?
if car needs jumped everyday. then you may have a dying battery or the alternator went south. with car running, nothing on. should produce about 13.6-14.2 volts at battery if alternator is good.. with car off at battery, it should read at least 12.5-13 volts. good-day !
Get a multimeter and read Volts across the two battery terminals.
With engine off it should read about 12.5, by turning on the engine and revving i up a bit it should read about 13.5/14 Volts. If voltage remains unchanged, then the alternator is not working.
A fully charged battery has about 12.6 volts but the battery voltage will increase to a point that is usually between 13 to 15 volts when the engine is running with a properly operating alternator. I find most charging systems seem to hold the voltage in that 14 to 14.6 volt range depending on how many electrical devices such as a/c, headlights, etc.are on at the time which can pull the voltage down a bit.
Generally if charge light is on, alternator has a bad diode in it. This lets the charged battery lose its power by flowing in the reverse direction. It sounds as the alt., is either not connected right or is swtill bad
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