Steve,
My question (finally!) is: Does the lead from the light to the alternator, play an active part in the energizing of the alternator field? Yes Meaning, if I interrupt this circuit, do I disable the alternator? Or, is the light seperate from the charging-circuit part of the alternator, and I've done something else to destroy the entire alternator? No
Ok this is how GM built them. The post from that alternator goes directly to the battery. This leaves 2 other quick connect terminals. One goes to a 12v source that is switched with the ignition switch. The other must go to a resistance and then to ground. The resistance in most GM car is a #194 light bulb!!!! Who knows what the PO did with the existing VW light there??? Good luck, keep us up to date
ERic ZEno 86 GL 86 Syncro (still leaking anti-freeze) 72 240Z 1936 Chrysler (with GM alternator)
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