Does the Alternator have a power supply back from the battery to excite the alternator? I had the same problem and despite trying several alternators found that a fuse had blown on the circuit bring power back from the battery. Or the bushes in the alternator could be worn out or the diode pack could be shot. Put a volt meter onto the small wire on the alternator and across to the vehicle body you should have battery voltage on this terminal.
Repair the alternator to battery connections or replace the battery.
You have a bad alternator.
To wire a 1995 Pontiac Sunbird alternator, first ensure the battery is disconnected. Connect the large battery terminal on the alternator to the positive battery terminal using a thick gauge wire. Then, attach the smaller wire (typically a plug for the voltage regulator) to the alternator's terminal, ensuring a secure connection. Finally, reconnect the battery and check for proper charging operation.
If the car has a bad battery the battery will not charge just becaus you put a new alternator in try raplacing the old battery.
Normally it means the alternator is defective.
Alternator is not putting out a charge.
Voltage regulator or loose wire.
There is already a battery charger under the hood. It is the alternator.
It could be your alternator is going bad
To replace the alternator on a 2006 Pontiac Vibe, first, disconnect the negative battery cable for safety. Remove the serpentine belt by loosening the tensioner, then unbolt the alternator from its bracket. Disconnect the electrical connectors and wiring from the alternator, and then remove the old alternator. Install the new alternator by reversing the removal process, ensuring all bolts and connections are secure before reattaching the battery cable.
Bad battery that won't accept a charge? Defective alternator?
There are many reasons why a car won't start. Some of these reasons could be the lack of fuel, drained battery, bad starter, bad alternator or bad starter solenoid.