Alright, so I spent about 40 minutes in archives & I couldn't find what I need so I'm askin'

I located what's been draining my battery-I'm losing about .25 amps through the sensor wire on my alternator with the ignition off. I also get continuity between the sensor terminal and the alternator body (ground). Is this right or is there a problem with the alternator? Could I have the sensor and exciter wires reversed?

Finding this drain was like hunting down a gopher. Now I want to kill it.

Thanks for the help.