I thought I had posted my previous findings just coming back in but clearly not.
Starter is off and bench tested the gear is slighly sticky but some lube is helping and throwing the gear out.
But not convinced.
On inspection of the rear of the Alternator there appears that the wires from the coil have burnt out, that would coincide with smoke when newly charged battery was fitted.
So the small wire link was removed from the back of the Alt. as the large feed has been off for a while.
Went to reconnect the battery and turned the key and that fuse still blows .
Need a wiring diagram! Hopefully get one THIS Weekend.
I note your suggestions for testing voltage but bearing in mind the starter is off, that may not show up . I have a feeling the Alternator may have fried something more than itself perhaps the ecu .
Starter is off and bench tested the gear is slighly sticky but some lube is helping and throwing the gear out.
But not convinced.
On inspection of the rear of the Alternator there appears that the wires from the coil have burnt out, that would coincide with smoke when newly charged battery was fitted.
So the small wire link was removed from the back of the Alt. as the large feed has been off for a while.
Went to reconnect the battery and turned the key and that fuse still blows .
Need a wiring diagram! Hopefully get one THIS Weekend.
I note your suggestions for testing voltage but bearing in mind the starter is off, that may not show up . I have a feeling the Alternator may have fried something more than itself perhaps the ecu .