Asro van charging problem

I had a similar problem with my 88 S10. The ECM wasn't working properly (really funky) and none of the gauges worked. I suppose you would have mentioned this, but is anything like that happening?

~KJ~

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Thanks for the help guys,I asked here because I thought the wiring might be the same as a s-10

. . =3D=3D=3D=3D =3D=3D=3D=3D Asro van charging problem Group: alt.trucks.chevy Date: Thu, Feb 26, 2004, 7:42pm (CST+6) From: snipped-for-privacy@aol.comnojunk (Bob=A0Doe)

My son has a 94 Astro that wasn't charging & he took it to auto zone & they sold him an alternator,he put it on & it still doesn't charge!

=A0=A0It has 175K on it but still runs strong, does anybody know a common problem with these to look for? He's checked his wires & can't seem to find any broken & tested his fusable links.

=A0=A0Any ideas will sure help. Thanks,Bob =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D

Bob, don't know if it will help , but....

I worked on a Safari yesterday, and the alt. light was staying on. Cleaned the cables and side posts......now she's working good.

jest a thought

MarshMonster ~:~ =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D

good advice

the voltage to turn on the regulator in the alternator comes thru the 'gauges' fuse

How did you determine it was not charging. Did you put a voltmeter on the battery? It should read about 14 volts when the engine in running. If it says about 12 there is a problem.

He found the problem..he took the starter off & one of the wires was coroded so bad it was broke. Thanks for the ideas. Bob