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Old 12-12-2006, 08:05 PM
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charging system surging

i have a 99 psd i put a alternator in about 6 months ago and now my battery light flickers on and off and the light flicker too wondering if the is some resistor going bad and where to check i checked at the alternator and its putting out 14.2 to 14.3 volts if anyone knows anything let me know thanks guys
 
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Old 12-12-2006, 08:10 PM
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It's the voltage regulator in the back of the alternator. Acts as the "throttle body" for the alternator. You'll need a new one.
 
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Old 12-17-2006, 01:38 PM
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Hes right I had the same problem replaced the lifetime warrenty alternator and problem was fixed. The best part is that it only takes about 5 minutes to swap the alternator out on the 7.3

Good luck!!
 
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