Re: 2nd gen charging problem

From: Terrible Tom (SilverEightynine@aol.com)
Date: Thu Sep 02 2004 - 20:32:31 EDT


Don Rey wrote:
> My 89 Dak charging system is having serious problems suddenly. I thought it
> was the alternator cause I went through the Haynes manual check. Well I
> replaced the alt... and its still not charging. Actually it charges (14-15
> volts) for about 5-10 minutes then the voltage drops. I guess I've got alot
> more troubleshooting to do... unless someone on the list has heard of this
> problem before. Any advice would be great! Thanks in advance.
>
> Don
> 89 Dakota Convertible
> 74 Dart Sport 340
> CT

Go down the usual suspects if you havn't already. Battery, alternator
cables. Check for corrosion or damage. The voltage is regulated by the
engine computer. If no other causes can be found, the engine computer -
on the passenger side fender, probably is faulty.

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Terrible Tom -- AIM & Yahoo Name: SilverEightynine
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