battery not charging where is the alternator fusible link located?

2006 DODGE STRATUS
135,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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My father in law's car isn't charging. The alternator tested good, belts good, cleaned under the hood grounds, cleaned battery terminals. The 20-amp fuse is good, but I go zero volts across the fuse with my voltmeter. I wanted to check the 140-amp fusible link on the theory that if it's blown the ECM won't put power through to the alternator telling it to charge. The link should be pretty obvious, but I can't find it anywhere! If you could help with that it would be great. The next thing I would check is continuity from the component side of the fuse to the alternator. If there is something else, I should be checking, or something I'm missing, that would be great too.
Jul 23, 2022 at 3:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The fusible link is between the starter motor and the alternator. On the 2.4L, it will be a 6-gauge dark green wire that splices from the red wire from the starter motor.

I attached the wiring schematic below for the charging circuit. Take a look through the schematic and let me know if it helps. Also, here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Also, picture three below shows the location of the splice, S113.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below. Note: The schematic was one page. I had to cut it in half to make it readable, but I did overlap the two.
Jul 23, 2022 at 11:00 PM
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I traced the green control wire from the alternator to the ECM connection pin, low ohms. and green wire to fuse 25, continuity, low ohms. ECM pin connector pin to fuse, nothing. Traced heavy red wire from alternator to starter, it runs through a wire marked fusible link. Starter connection to alternator low ohms, not blown. Starter to alternator 20a fuse good. Cleaned the starter connector and tightened. Still not charging. Thoughts?
Jul 24, 2022 at 5:35 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the alternator is good, there are no fuse issues, and it still won't charge, the PCM is likely bad. The voltage regulator is integral to the PCM and isn't something you can service. The PCM will need to be replaced.

I attached the directions for replacement. Take a look through them and let me know if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
Jul 24, 2022 at 10:15 PM