You do NOT need to worry about talking down to me! Half of being smart is knowing when you're dumb, and when it comes to auto electrical I'm all of dumb. And thankful for patient tutelage.
We're in the middle of the storm you've heard about that's hitting WA and OR, so tomorrow, or Monday if it takes that long, I'll do as you advise and check the alternator output.
But do I need that alternator wire running to the headlight switch?
