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Old Jul 20, 2025 | 06:02 PM
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Charge Light

Yesterday I got in my delta went inside a place got back into the delta nothing. Replaced the alternator,# the plug for the alternator and battery was completely dead. Prior to this the charge light had been on. Now that I have Replaced these parts the charge light is still on.
Old Jul 20, 2025 | 07:10 PM
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What year Delta?

The replacement alternator could be defective. Have it checked at your local auto parts store. Once you verify the alternator condition, post the results.
Old Jul 20, 2025 | 07:11 PM
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Check the voltage at the battery with the engine running and the headlights on. It should be 13.8-14.2v.

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Old Jul 20, 2025 | 07:23 PM
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When is the light on, running or with car off and key removed? Does the light go off if the alternator is unplugged? As Fun71 asked, what year?
Old Jul 20, 2025 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Sugar Bear
When is the light on, running or with car off and key removed? Does the light go off if the alternator is unplugged? As Fun71 asked, what year?
1985 delta 88 2 door royale brougham. The light is on with key in and running. Haven't tried unplugging it
Old Jul 20, 2025 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Sugar Bear
When is the light on, running or with car off and key removed? Does the light go off if the alternator is unplugged? As Fun71 asked, what year?
1985 delta 88 2 door royale brougham. The light is on with key in and running. Haven't tried unplugging it
Old Jul 20, 2025 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by oldcutlass
Check the voltage at the battery with the engine running and the headlights on. It should be 13.8-14.2v.
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As Eric suggested. Measure voltage at the battery, engine running.
Old Jul 21, 2025 | 05:47 AM
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Try unplugging the alternator, if the light goes out something is amiss inside the alternator. Do test the voltage as suggested.
Old Jul 21, 2025 | 06:29 AM
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Is the light on with key on and engine not running? If light is not on in this position, check fuses.
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