Hi great read and very useful. I have a VW transporter that gives battery voltage to the D+ wire until you connect it then its 1.6v regardless of engine running or not. Light stays on and no charge. Make up a wire direct from battery + with an inline bulb and this extinguishes when the engine starts and new alternator charges fine?
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Pelican Technical Article: Alternator System Troubleshooting