Charging system short

Testing the electrical system for a parasitic drain on the battery , charging system testing , Main power cables from the battery to fuse boxes . Checking maxi fuse etc...
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Voltage Drop Test

Sounds like the is a wire shorting to earth

DIM fuse #38 10amp in the rear fuse block .this is for battery sense for voltage regulator . The other two wires in that connector are to the PCM - engine computer .
Fuse Block - Rear
In the passenger compartment, under the left side of the rear seat cushion
Did you check the heavier gage wire on the back of the alternator for Batt. + voltage ? This wire comes from the fuse block under the hood an has a fusible link .
This is a computer controlled charging system.
Electrical Load Management
Electrical load management is designed to maintain battery voltage and covers more than load-shed. The dash integration module (DIM) will request increases in idle speed from the powertrain control module (PCM), when the vehicle is in park or neutral, as well as turn off loads in order to manage the electrical system and preserve the vehicle electrical power availability. The DIM calculates the battery temperature, voltage and charging rate at all times while the engine is running.

The Battery Light coming on usually indicates the charging system is not working. If you can limp it down to your local Auto Parts Store they will usually check your battery and charging system for free.
Yes a fuse can cause charging system to malfunction - also there will be a Major Fuse/Fusable Link. If you have your owners manual there will be a section showing fuse locations and description.
Let me know if and how this helps you
thanks

If the lights drain the battery when the engine is running, then you have a bigger problem of the alternator not charging, not working. When the engine is running, the alternator supplies all the current to run the car's electrical systems, while also charging up the battery for the next start-up. If you know the alternator is good, then maybe a fuse or fusible link has blown, preventing the alternator from working. To check, put a voltmeter on the battery with engine running-it should show over 13.5 volts if the charging system is working. If the alternator is not putting out, the voltmeter will read same voltage on the battery as when the engine is not running. A fully charged battery should show "around" 12.6 volts. A discharged battery will show less than 12 volts. That should give you an idea of the range to look for on a voltmeter. I believe some parts stores will check the voltage for free. I know most stores will test the alternator and battery for free if brought into the store, but you need the voltage read while on the car and engine running. If the system is charging normally and the lights kill everything, you may have a short in the lighting system.

Well the smoking fuse would mean the circuit between the alternator and battery is overloaded just like in a house.
Either a short to ground or a component drawing too much current.

1998 trooper new alternator and still not charging and alternator bench tested good,
Check main 80 amp fuse in engine compartment and also check fuses in inside fuse box, there two in that one. first is engine fuse 15amp and the 10amp gauge fuse,

Here is the wiring diagram for the charging system as you asked for , also check connections, follow battery wire off the back of alternator make sure connections are good , that wire runs to engine fuse box and that is one fuse that i said to check it is 80amp, hope this is helpful good day

check fuses 13 and 20 in the box by the battery.

Component

Blower Motor Below right side oft?

Blower Motor Relay . In engine compartment fuse relay box

Blower Motor Resistors Below right side oft?

Blower Switch Below center oft?

Engine Compartment Fuse Relay Box Left side of engine compartment

ignition Switch Below left side oft?

Cl90 (68-LT gry) Left side of engine compartment (fuse relay box)

C20l (20-W HT) Below left side oft'?

C225 (13-Will) Below right side oft'?

Q216(8-WHT) Below right side ofi?

0203 Below left side oft'?

Blower Removal

1. Discharge the refrigerant from AC system. (Refer to the operating instructions of

your refrigerant recovery recycling charging station for proper procedures.)

2. Disconnect the inlet and outlet pipe from the evaporator.

NOTICE

- When connecting and disconnecting, refer to Quick Coupling below

- Immediately plug all open fittings to keep moisture out of system.

3. Remove the cover and drain hose.

4. Remove the glove box and disconnect the wiring harness connector.

5. Remove the blower unit.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to the operating instructions of your

refrigerant recovered cycling charging station for proper procedures.)

S. Charge the AC system. (Refer to the operating instructions of your refrigerant

Recovery recycling charging station for proper procedures.)

You have a short at one of your systems. It#s sometimes difficult to find such a "electrical gremlin"... I've searched one week and dismounted the whole interior... try to check some systems for a short as follows: connect a Ampere meter for this checks. First try to remove fuses out of the power distribution center right in engine compartment. Do this step by step, one fuse, if fine, fuse back, next fuse and so on.. if you find the main system with the short, do the same with the fuses in dashboard, passenger side how connected with this main circuit. If you've located the circuit with the short, check the whole wiring system related to this circuit till you get him. ..or.... let a specialist check your car. Good Luck!