Geo Metro charging problems
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From: Huntsville, AL
Geo Metro charging problems
Well with the gas prices going through the roof I bought a bowtie in the form of a geo metro. Its a 92 model with the 1.0 3 cyl engine. Cant beat its 50mpg though. Only problem is that it isnt charging the battery. And it has an external voltage regulator. Some one said that I should be able to jump across the regulator to see if the problem is the regulator or the alternator but I dont have a clue how to. There are only 3 wires on the alternator the main lead and two wires on a single plug, a white with red stripe and a black wire. With an alternator costing $120 and the voltage regulator at $35 I want to be sure what the problem is before I go replacing stuff. Also does anyone know of a good forum for geo metro? Thanks for any help.
Cargo Master
Joined: May 2003
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From: Earth
You could just pull the alternator and have it tested, as well as the regulator. Most parts places can test the alternator, and possibly the regulator. I use a local guy that rebuilds alternators and he can test both.
