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On my engine, Ford ST170, I have, what I am led to what I believe is a smart alternator, controlled by the ECU. I am also led to believe its a self regulated self exciting alternator, and can be run by connecting the single large wire to a battery source..... OK so far? if this is so, I don't think I can wire a charge light wiring the alternator like this, can it be done electronically?
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With the smart alternators the ignition light is controlled by the ECM and is a fault light not a charge light. A voltmeter is probably the easiest way of seeing what is going on or some sort of switch that switches at 13V, I'd also check the alternator has some sort of regulator to avoid boiling batteries etc.
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