Voltage at idle??

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Aug 5, 2013 | 11:50 AM

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Limoguy

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I had same situation 2 wks ago. It was a bad battery. Went to Sams spent $95. PROBLEM SOLVED

Aug 5, 2013 | 02:31 PM

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labman1014

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Well verdict is in, alternator is charging but has an open diode that is drawing down the battery. Also found our battery isn't even the correct group for the truck, it was in it when I bought it. So this weekend I get a new alternator and battery!!!

Aug 5, 2013 | 05:13 PM

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hav24wheel

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Where is this diode you are talking about?

Aug 5, 2013 | 06:17 PM

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labman1014

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Guy at advance said it was in the alternator. Said it should close but is staying open. Idk. Greek to me.

Aug 5, 2013 | 06:21 PM

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hav24wheel

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O, ok. Ya not too sure about that either.

Aug 5, 2013 | 06:23 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by labman1014

Guy at advance said it was in the alternator. Said it should close but is staying open. Idk. Greek to me.

Percentage of Greeks in Hattiesburg, MS----0.03% in both zip codes. Guess you won't be finding out anytime soon.

Too much time on my hands...

Aug 6, 2013 | 10:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by labman1014

Guy at advance said it was in the alternator. Said it should close but is staying open. Idk. Greek to me.

Sometimes it's best to take it to a local starter/alternator shop, if you have one, for a professional opinion instead of a place that wants to sell one.