Alternator not charging

LPETTIS

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2001 JAGUAR XJ8
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
105,000 MILES

Please identify fuses, fuseable link, relay in alternator charging circuit 2001 XJ8. Car runs battery not charging alternator bench test ok

Sunday, July 24th, 2011 AT 3:33 AM

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KHLOW2008

MECHANIC
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The diagram shows the charging citrcuit.

Ensure the Black wire has continuity between the alternator and starter. With ignitin switch turned, check for battery voltage at the White/Blue wire.

Is the charge indicator showing when engine is running?

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Sunday, July 24th, 2011 AT 1:46 PM

LPETTIS

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Thanks yes 12.6v between alternator and starter; blue/white 12.6v trouble light on message 'battery not charging' I should get 13.6+ back in the battery compartment? Right battery is not charging. Where is the suppression module located? What does it look like?

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Sunday, July 24th, 2011 AT 10:13 PM

KHLOW2008

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The suppression Module is at right front of engine compartnment. See diagram for location and how it looks like.

12.6 v is the battery voltage so the alternator is not charging.

Do you have battery voltage at the White/Blue wire?

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