I'd feel better if I had some confirmation on the correct wiring connections on the back of the alternator. There are two wires. The big one goes to the starter/battery. The smaller gauge one I have heard called the exciter wire. Here's a picture of the back of the Bosch alternator. I believe the big terminal is the starter/battery connection. I believe the terminal adjacent and to the left of the starter/battery connection is the post for the exciter wire. Correct?
By the way, both Auto Zone and Advance Auto Parts alternator testers show a diagram for our alternators that does not match what we actually have. There is a third spade connection terminal called for that just isn't there. Anybody been able to get a test done somewhere?
