Questions & Answers for: alternator diode

had a diode ripple but cannot identify where the problem is. We need help. Can't find anyone who can put us on the right track. A diode ripple? The diodes are in the alternator. Is it a new alternator

Chevy G20 1985 wiring (charging problem) Chevy G20 1985 wiring: - How is the wiring from the Alternator to: Battery, ignition switch, discharge Bulb etc..? - A 3-pin connector is equipped for ...

...alternator. The diode is used to convert the AC produced by the alternator to DC for the car.Any one or all of those mentioned above has gone bad and at lower engine speeds can not produce enough ...

...alternator has diodes in it, a diode is like a check valve for electricity. It allows the electricity to flow one way. The alternator has a direct power cable hooked to it from the battery. When the ...

...diode bridge in the alternator,this turns the light on,even though the alternator checks good,and is charging correctly,there is a bad diode,this diode ,along with others,changes ac voltage to dc ...

Battery light remaining on despite new battery. What could the problem be? I would have the alternator tested. Usally when the battery light is on, there is problems with the diodes in the alternator.

Diode is what going bad, the alternator put's out ac voltage, and the Diode turn it to dc voltage, could mess up your battery and elec. system, the Diode are like a one way valve, have it checked with

alternator cannot fully recharge, due also to the diode. So, Start with the voltage measurements. If you acheive the output voltage, certainly the alternator is working. It takes loading equipment for

...alternator is doing the exact same thing bad diode. What the hell Diodes fail from excessive current flow for the diode. For this to happen there has to be a short in the diode circuit . Take the ...

...alternator diode will cause your headlights or instrument panel lights to flicker or dim and, sometimes, drain battery power overnight, or in minutes. * To check for a possible bad alternator diode, ...