alternator

[steveMiller72]

hi

 

new to the forum, thanks for having me.

 

i have a 2005 is200, Battery not charging, so I ran a jump lead from alternator straight to Battery and now charging,  Battery light is out ,checked all fuses and wiring everything seems ok, any ideas or help please.

[BachelorDays]

So the charge isn't getting to the Battery via the standard connection between the alternator and the Battery?  Alternator Fuse comes to mind.  There's quite a lot on the net about it.  It's not a straightforward check so do read up on it.

If it does turn out to be the alternator fuse I'd want to know what blew it in the first place. 

Direct connection means no fuse watching over a potential barbecue, but if you know how to put together this direct connection you already know about the hazards.

[BachelorDays]

BTW, welcome to the club.  I joined recently myself but have been a member of similar forums for quite a while.  Absolutely invaluable.