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Glen, search here for "blue wire" for a detailed explanation of how the system works.

You have a more immediate issue which is you need a new battery. 11.21 volts is so dead that nothing will bring it back, and even if you did get the system to start charging, trying to bring back a battery from that level will cause the alternator to overheat and cook things.

For reference, 12.25V = 25% state of charge. Our alternators are designed to bring the system back from a long period of cranking, like in the winter, maybe a 3-5% drop in charge. They are absolutely not designed to bring one back from deep cycle.
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