LC80 alternator wires

Thanks Allan. I'll have a closer look in the next couple of days.
Cheers
John

Hi Klaus
The connector looks like a standard type with a plastic tongue as you suggest. The only problem is that there is no 'give' at all when I try to wriggle it. It's as if it has been super glued in place.
I'll try the mirror and torch in the next day or so when I get time, as there may be 2 catches.
Cheers
John

Thanks jaap
I can check out the glow plug theory by isolating the glow plug supply, which I will do when I get a minute. I don't think the current is that high, as it's only a small spark when I take the earth lead off the battery. I'd expect 30 amps to make a reasonable arc.
I'll post the outcome when I get it sorted.
Cheers
John

Thanks Andrew
I got the alternator plug off before I saw your post, and you're right. That's not the problem. The dash lights are normal.
I'll have to reconnect everything I've disconnected before I can start the engine again, but I have eliminated the glow plug relay, the alternator, the battery isolator, and the lighting relays as the possible cause.
Next thing is to check the trailer plug as you suggest, although I can't see how that would be the problem as none of the wires are live until at least the ignition key or light switch is on. But I'll check it anyway, because the next place to look is under the dash, and I'd rather not go there!
Multimeter only copes with 0.25A current and it flicks hard against the stop, so I'd say it's a few amps being drawn.
Cheers
John

Hi
Some people (me included) have the main power wired up to the caravan through the 7 pin plug.
If u have any radios in the truck disconnect them aswell, my cruiser had a plug off the hf which was transmitting and using the power that way...also remove a fuse at a time from the main fuse block under the bonnet aswell as inside the dash.
Lastly, if u have a electric brake towing dodah, sus it out aswell.
Andrew