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Old 10-24-2004, 08:11 PM
jdcoic jdcoic is offline
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Since you removed the choke relay, like I did, you interupted the indicator lamp/exciter voltage circuit for the alternator. If you want to get these working again, which I suggest, then you can jumper the two terminals (like I did) that correspond to the switched 12V wire (pink w/black stripe) going in to the connector, and the wire that goes to the indicator lamp (green w/black stipe). The other wires should be black (ground for the relay to function), and blue (electric choke). You should consult a wiring diagram and/or do a quick trace of the wires for yourself...I'm going from memory as I'm not currently at home and can't get to my own simplified notes on this relay nor my car...

To get your choke working again, just tap into an ignition switched source (should be a couple on your fuse panel) and run it to the wire that goes to your electric choke. Just crimp a couple male spade connectors to a length of 18 AWG or thicker wire and "stab" one end into an empty ignition spot on your fuse panel and the other end into the now empty connector/terminal for the wire that goes to the electric choke. Now however, your "choke telltale" light on the voltmeter will not light up when your choke is on, no big sacrifice as far as I'm concerned.

After you get your alternator problems cured, I'd just remove the jumpers and put the relay back in and see what happens.

- Josh