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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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Charging issues ?????????

Ok here we go again I just put new batteries, altenator, regulator, starter, and starter selenoid on my truck!! The problem is when its idling the regulator test bed but as soon as you run the rpms up to 1000 everything shows good. Any ideas on what the problem might be?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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mine dose the same thing i hae never found a proplem with that inless u do a lot of idel time
 
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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i have been here lately cause i work out of town two weeks at a time so i see alot of idle time on the phone and what not
 
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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Check that the ground connections are all good around the regulator. I had the same problem and found that if the ground connections were corroded or loose, it would take higher RPMs to get any charge. Not just the battery connections, but the small connections around the regulator.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 01:27 PM
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Belts, often overlooked, didnt see them on your replacement list. If not snugged or if worn out, they can cause what you said because they dont make solid contact until they spin faster or warm up

Edit, when this happens do the headlights dim? If not there may be a gauge issue.
 
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