Multimeter Usage for Dumabsses 101
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Originally Posted by rebocardo
> Using one I found my BII drew 23-30 amps just at idle. So, a stock alt. 60 amp alt. on an EFI vehicle does not leave much room for add-ons or high powered lights.
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Like they said, your battery could have a dead cell or something, I forgot to mention that the regulator connector gets corroded. Another easy fix is to cut the connector off, and use regular insulated spade lug connectors.. Just make sure you put them in the right place after you cut the connector off 
GET A VOLT METER. that itself will tell you if you are charging.
Another thing to do is to turn your truck off and pull off the positive battery terminal, and use your regular multitester ammeter to measure the off current. Make sure you use the fused side of your ammeter incase something is shorted and drawing big power.
GET A VOLT METER. that itself will tell you if you are charging.
Another thing to do is to turn your truck off and pull off the positive battery terminal, and use your regular multitester ammeter to measure the off current. Make sure you use the fused side of your ammeter incase something is shorted and drawing big power.
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Originally Posted by bremen242
GET A VOLT METER. that itself will tell you if you are charging.
I think I am gonna try a brand new regulator. (but it's gonna have to wait till monday b/c i'm headed rockcrawlin this weekend =) )
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