NEW INFO
I put the SCT flasher unit on it and tested for trouble codes (even though the CEL is off) and it came up with a
P1246 - Generator Load Input Failed (All Others) It was at this point I realized that the CEL should probably be on as well as the Battery light. They do however come on initially when I start the car, and the battery light comes on if I unplug the voltage regulator. I don't know what to make of this, but it seems like it probably has something to do with my problem.
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Originally Posted by BC_ZX3
You haven't mentioned checking the charging circuit fuse - fuse 10 - but I'll put it out there anyway.
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Yeah, that was the first thing I checked when I realized the alternator didn't fix it. Without it I wouldn't be getting the power on the red wire. I would order the rebuild kit as you suggested but I really don't think it would help. I've replaced the alternator twice in the past week with new alternators from different companies and the symptoms have remained the same.
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Originally Posted by mikeeshaq
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Thanks for the info. It left me a little confused though, I was under the impression that only the European cars had the "smart charge" feature, mine is US spec. Am I missing something?