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I have a Kubota KX36-3 1.5ton Excavator, Machine running but not charging the battery up. I have had the alternator checked and is good. I have checked the wire from alternator to battery and getting contanuty. Is there anything you can help with. Kev

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Check for power and ground at the plug. Also check continuity at those wires. You should have 12 volts with the key on. And a good ground. Less than 5 ohms resistance at any wire checked. Clean any corrosion and the battery,starter and alternator and grounds.

  • Kevin Dec 13, 2014

    Cheers for the info Randy, when you are saying grounds is that checking for good earth ?

  • Randy Ohler Dec 13, 2014

    Yes it is.

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Bad battery not taking the charge.

  • Kevin Dec 13, 2014

    Cheers for reply Ted, the battery is spot on. I'm thinking break or bad connection in the loom but I'm not the best with electrics to be honest.

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SOURCE: 95 pathfinder wont stay running and doesnt charge

Check all grounds running from all electrical, If there is not a good contact this problem will occur, when you locate the ground surface take sandpaper or even a knife and scrape or sand the connector and the ground surface then reconnect it, It should return to normal if not then it could be a solenoid possibly but not sure

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SOURCE: 1992 Nissan Pathfinder charging problems

How long did the 2nd alt. last before it died? The voltage regulator is, I believe, attached to the alternator. Have u had the voltage regulator checked?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 13, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Jeep wrangler not charging. Alternator has

on the field wires ones a posative and one a negative and the single post gets connected to a wire that runs straight to the main fuse box in the engine compartment then is fused to another wire that goes to the battery have that fuse checked it could be your problem as far as the feild wires the positive side only works when you start the vehicle up to engage the field

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 02, 2009

SOURCE: replaced alternator and battery is good but not charging

I found the problem YEAH. It was the fuse that is in the side of the fuse box under the hood, Its where the battery wire from the alternator connects thru a fuse to go to the battery, Its one hundred and something volt fuse. It took care of the problem instantly.... Thank you all for your replies...

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 18, 2009

SOURCE: Sometimes alternater does not charge battery

Drive the car to the auto parts store and have them test the battery and alternator for proper charge.  You probably just bought a dud, even though they are new.  Doesn't happen much but does happen.

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Here's how you can go about it:
  1. Kubota's Official Website: Visit the official Kubota website and look for the "Support" or "Service" section. Often, manufacturers provide downloadable manuals, parts catalogs, and technical documentation for their equipment.
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  4. Contact Kubota Support: If you can't find the parts manual on the website or through a dealer, you can contact Kubota's customer support or technical support. They may be able to provide you with the specific parts manual you're looking for or guide you to the appropriate resource.
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Some alternators are mounted in rubber to cut noise and vibration. This type needs a ground wire which is sometimes forgotten during replacement and sometimes the ground wire just breaks.

A standard alternator only needs two or three wires and sometimes a ground wire. If the direct connection to the battery is good, the ignition light wire intact and working and if needed a battery sensing wire (though this wire isn't often needed in the last couple of decades) the alternator, if it is any good, will charge the battery at the regulated voltage of about 14.5.
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