No need to remove the radiator to remove the alternator...doesn't take more
than 10 minutes to get it out of there anyway (that's if it's stuck).
You, in theory, "can" fry the PCM due to a possible over-voltage surge.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: Phillip Batson [mailto:pbatson68@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 3:56 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Alternator issue?
Whoa! I didn't know I could nuke my carputer that way! Not sure I understand
how it would though. But good to know!
I saw that autozone could test it, but I really didn't want to go through
all the trouble of pulling it out if it turned out to be good. Looks like
I've have to remove the radiator to have any room to get at the bolts and
nuts.
Oh, btw it is a 4.7L engine my 2000 dak 4x4.
----- Original Message ----
From: "Zito, James A (GE Infra, Energy)" <james.zito@ge.com>
To: Dakota list (E-mail) <dml@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 10:48:45 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Alternator issue?
You can also try just disconnecting the
NEG terminal on the battery while running - alternator should keep the
vehicle running...if it doesn't, bad alternator or refer to the supply line
checks.
- - Bernd
So your are telling us that the "removing the negative while running can
kill the puter" myth is just that?????
Jim
03 Dak missing 2 pistons
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