Ammeter discharge

[nrt69]

im sure its been discussed already...could someone point me to a thread that discusses how to correct my ammeter from discharging when i hit the brakes, turn on the headlights, or use the wipers?

[Cooter]

Upgrade the Charging system...If your a purist and want to keep it all Mopar, then look for a Higher amp Alt. with a built in Electronic voltage regualtor....

Otherwise, GM 1 wire it and problems will disappear..

[Nacho-RT74]

the ammeter doesn't need to be corrected, is reading what do you actually have, a discharge

Only would need to check for correction if needle is not death center with eveything off... rest is simply reading your actual status what is not weird on a factory alternator.

check:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,33574.0.html

the you'll understand what is happening

CHECK AMMETER STUDS CONDITION, searching for loosen wires... CHECK bulkhead connectors, search for melted areas, around thicker wires ( red and black )

[nrt69]

Cooter, any good threads that show how to do the GM 1 wire conversion?
Or is there a part number for a better Mopar alternator that will work.

Nacho, good info. ill have to read in more detail later.

[2Gunz]

This thread should have most of your answers.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,19802.0.html

[mhinders]

Usually the original alternator is able to supply all the charging current you need unless you have added lots of aftermarket current consuming stuff. Sure, the wiring has to be in good condition, as well as the connectors involved. The voltage regulator is sensing the system voltage and can tell the alternator to increase output if needed, all this within its designed limits of course. An electronic regulator is superior to any of the old electromechanical ones.

I would check connectors/wiring, install an electronic charge regulator to begin with. Your ammeter should read 0 when all is switched off. If it reads 0 then most likely the ammeter is ok.
Ammeters are an extremely simple design and unlikely to go bad, unless overloaded.

Martin