M30 - ALTERNATOR/BATTERY issues

[bang4dabuck]

Something ain't right. I'll start with worse case scenario of what COULD BE the problem.

Newer battery killed. Changed out alternator (pain in the a** ), then started KAPUT BATTERY with battery charger(start mode) and try to drive 5 mile home at NIGHT. Incorrectly thought that vehicle, once started would make it home. Unfortunately it died twice and took 2 jump starts to make it home. I replaced battery the next day and drove it around for 3 days and now THIS BATTERY seems like it's a GONER. Did I already blow out the alternator that was such a b**** to install by not changing out what was known to be a bad battery before running it ? (Maybe I blew out the diodes by doing this) I really hope not because it really sucked lining up those 2 bolts that hold the alternator in place . They should put a little point on the bolts to make it easier .

That being said if this is not it then I figure I got a short somewhere, maybe at the fusible links because I changed out the battery terminals and for some unknown reason they are connected to the positive battery terminal.

Feedback ?

[sx moneypit]

Before you condemn your alternator you need to check your fuse links and check ALL your fuses

[bang4dabuck]

Battery DID RECHARGE but there is only so many times that can go on, I know. Am going to have OLD ALTERNATOR bench tested since I have not returned it yet and my chargeing system checked out, both at Advance Auto.

How do you test FUSIBLE LINKS ?

When you say check fuses, do you mean start pulling them to see what device might be shorting out (test light at the battery)?

[sx moneypit]

Just make sure you getting battery voltage at B+ terminal at the alternator.
Check your fuses with your test light.

[bang4dabuck]

Tested my charging system at Advance Auto. Both the battery and alternator tested good but LOW VOLTAGE. WTF does that mean ?