CS-144 Alt. upgrade, I need simple help....

[TheBeast_88K5]

Ive read what to do MULTIPLE times, but just dont get it...
I'm the king of over-thinking things.



The two wires I have, from my new wire harness are Alt Excite and Alt power.

The wires on the Alt connector are: S-F-L-P.

I know What (S)ense does.
I know you don't use (P).

My problem:

I intend to use a 330ohm resistor, in line. (Instead of an idiot light.)
Which wire does it go on.... "F" or "L"?

And, what does the other wire get connected to?

 

[kauzenkaos]

On my 1990 I only moved my key on power to the i terminal, different terminal than my 130. No resistor needed. But I Swapped to a heavy duty regulator when I put the 200 amp stator in.
L is for the light.

 

[TheBeast_88K5]

I think the 90's run a resistor paralell to the light.

 

[kauzenkaos]

Mine just has a single wire going to the alternator. Key power through the gauge to the alternator.

 

[TheBeast_88K5]

Im thinking the Resistor goes in between the "L" and "Exciter" wires.
Taking the place of the light. (Which is just a resistor.)

 

[kauzenkaos]

Pretty sure that all the light circuits in gm's are key power to the bulb (resistor) and from the bulb to the L terminal on the regulator. This diagram is from a Chevy with a cs-144

 

[kauzenkaos]

Found this as well

 

[TheBeast_88K5]

Cool.... That totally clears it up.

Searching just confused me more.
You'd be amazed how many threads just END.
No explanation... Just end.