bad alternator
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happened to mine in june or somewhere around there. truck ran fine for about a week before i put the new alternator in it. got the alt. from napa, under 200 if i remember. once changed, everything was back to normal. id nip in the bud now if i were you and just swap a new alternator in.
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From: MICHIGAN
Check all the connections on the batteries, starter, starter solenoid and alternator. I would have the batteries and alternator tested before you start throwing expensive parts at it. $200 is alot $$ to find out it was a bad connection.
Lead Driver
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From: Belair md
if she goes up a bit when you rev it up its a sure fire way to tell, but definatly check the connections at the alternator, if you find its bad hit up advance auto for the paladine reman, its 120 bucks, reman of a delco remy using motorcraft parts, lifetime warrenty, 130 amp, its still running great on my truck. or if you dont want a reman the brand new paladine is 165 i think with a lifetime warrenty as well
Cargo Master
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From: Nampa, ID
I think they mean check the connections to make sure they're CLEAN. Are the wires good? Insulation intact? Stuff like that.
If your batteries are not staying charged, make sure the battery cable ends are clean. Check the battery posts, too.
If your batteries are not staying charged, make sure the battery cable ends are clean. Check the battery posts, too.
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From: new york
thanks for all the replys men. The old alternator was only pumpin out 10 volts under load. New one fixed her right up.
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