charging system problem
i got an s13 sr20 in my s14 chassis, im using a lawn and garden 300caa battery in my car due to space issues but now my alternator wont charge my battery. got the alternator check and its working like it was brand new. i tried my orignal battery that was in the car and samething battery voltage drops as i drive the car. a friend told me its the wiring im gonna bypass the the lower harness wiring and just run a battery cable wire from the alterrnator output directly to the battery, that has got to work. if the alternator is fine, and the battery is fine, than its gotta be the wiring, right? so can i run a cable directly or not? please help asap!!
also is the voltage reading on an safcII suppose tobe the same reading as the voltage at the battery? because mine is like 1.5 volts off like(safc reads 9 volts battery reads 10.5) is that normal?
I HATE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok here's the update-- i bought a new cable to replace the existing one going from the alternator to the battery, i just finished connecting it and i also cleaned up the ground contacts, i started the car and instead of the safc reading 10.5 volts it now reads 12.2! now i know thats better but does the safc read car body chassis which is 12 volts or does it read battery voltage while running which should be around 13-14 volts? well any help please?
i got an s13 sr20 in my s14 chassis, im using a lawn and garden 300caa battery in my car due to space issues but now my alternator wont charge my battery. got the alternator check and its working like it was brand new. i tried my orignal battery that was in the car and samething battery voltage drops as i drive the car. a friend told me its the wiring im gonna bypass the the lower harness wiring and just run a battery cable wire from the alterrnator output directly to the battery, that has got to work. if the alternator is fine, and the battery is fine, than its gotta be the wiring, right? so can i run a cable directly or not? please help asap!!
also is the voltage reading on an safcII suppose tobe the same reading as the voltage at the battery? because mine is like 1.5 volts off like(safc reads 9 volts battery reads 10.5) is that normal?
I HATE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok here's the update-- i bought a new cable to replace the existing one going from the alternator to the battery, i just finished connecting it and i also cleaned up the ground contacts, i started the car and instead of the safc reading 10.5 volts it now reads 12.2! now i know thats better but does the safc read car body chassis which is 12 volts or does it read battery voltage while running which should be around 13-14 volts? well any help please?
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