91 explorer issues
91 explorer issues
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91 explorer issues
My voltage gauge bounces when the truck is started, but holds steady once I start to accelerate. Also, the battery seems to have leaked some and gunked up the terminals. I have cleaned the terminals off, as well as the grounds and connections to the VR, but the gauge still bounces . The truck runs fine, I have no problems starting, but when the gauge is hopping, the lights will flicker. Is it time to replace my battery or is this an alternator/electric problem? It has been going like this for about 10 days, so I am assuming if it were the alternator, I would have had to walk home from work by now. If any of you have had this problem or have any idea what the heck i am talking about, I would love to hear from you.
Thanks a bunch,
Ian
Thanks a bunch,
Ian
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Take it down to your local Autozone and have them test the alternator and battery for you (they can test them in the truck.) They should be able to see if either one is bad or if it is something else...
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Ian, any resolution to your voltage problems? I have a 91 Explorer and am experiencing the exact same thing. My voltage gauge bounces and my lights flicker. I took it to a shop and had the alternator checked, they said it checked out fine.
Just wondering what came of your problem. Thanks
Just wondering what came of your problem. Thanks
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It must be in the air! I just had the same exact symptoms and problem w/my 92 explorer
I took it to autozone and the alternator was bad. They checked it while it was still in the truck. The alternator here in houston costs about 130.00 kinda pricey but..............
I took it to autozone and the alternator was bad. They checked it while it was still in the truck. The alternator here in houston costs about 130.00 kinda pricey but..............
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