09 mini cooper s Exciter wire

Asked by John C Nov 19, 2020 at 01:37 AM about the 2009 MINI Cooper S

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Where does Exciter wire get power from?
Can I test it unplugged from alternator?

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John C answered 4 years ago

Pulled Exciter wire off. Cranked car. 14.3v charging now. Code saying "bsd no message" Anybody's thoughts ?

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John C answered 4 years ago

Ok. Plugged Exciter wire back in. Cranked it and no charge . Showing 12.9v . While running I disconnected Exciter wire and it went to charging 14.24v. I'm at a loss. (Ac delco reman alternator with two prongs instead of 1 prong like the original.)

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