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Positive battery cable to alternator.
As others have stated by contrast with a generator the alternator is designed exclusively to recharge the battery.
Have the alternator tested and replace the battery.
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The alternator charge wire routes direct to the battery and not through any switch connection the alternator will not operate correctly if not connected direct to battery or directly through the ammeter.
Reconnecting battery cables generates a second spike.
Connect b battery cable to alternator.
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A bad battery can do it.
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Acdelco 4sd54x professional 4 gauge positive side terminal battery cable with auxiliary leads.
At least not on a modern vehicle with computers.
Turn on battery switch.
A loose connection can do it.
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A scraped up wire can do it.
Fixing your battery or alternator can be an expensive repair.
To do a quick check on an alternator i was told that you could start the car and then remove the negative battery cable.
In modern cars the alternator is actually disabled when the battery is full and the electronics will run from the battery for a while reducing load on the engine and improving fuel economy.
Install a jumper from pin f in harness plug to b terminal on alternator.
If faced with electrical issues it is always a good idea to clean up your battery cables and check your grounds first before buying at replacement components.
Never test an alternator by removing battery cable.
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All you can do is replace the cable to the battery and possibly the negative battery cable terminal since that one is giving you problems removing the terminal.
Some may recommend running the engine with the negative battery cable disconnected to test the alternator.
However this is not a good idea because it could damage the electrical system of your vehicle and cause greater problems.