Check the radiator support ground. It will be about a 10 gauge wire
coming off the negative battery post and going straight to the
radiator support. It's about a foot long. Also check the ground from
the firewall to the block. Should be another 10 or so gauge wire from
the middle of the firewall to the block. And of course check the main
ground wire to the block.
WiLieR
On 4/22/08, Jason Bleazard <dml@bleazard.net> wrote:
>
> I'm not sure exactly how to describe this, but here goes... the volt meter
> on
> my '95 has gotten much more sensitive to anything electrical switching on or
> off. I can watch the voltage jump up and down with the turn signal
> flashers.
> Turning the lights on instantly drops the voltage, as does turning on the
> brights, even stepping on the brakes. And so on. No problem starting, and
> no
> actual electrical problems noticed. It behaves the same with the engine
> running or turned off. It's still in the middle of the normal range on the
> gauge, it's just that the needle bounces more than I remember noticing
> before.
> I checked the 2001 and it doesn't happen there.
>
> I haven't had a chance to fool around with the voltmeter yet to see what's
> really happening. Just thought I'd send off a quick post to see if anyone
> might already know what it could be. Battery, alternator, voltage
> regulator,
> or just the gauge, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> Jason Bleazard http://drazaelb.blogspot.com Burlington, Ontario
> his: '95 Dakota Sport 4x4, 3.9 V6, 5spd, Reg. Cab, white
> hers: '01 Dakota Sport 4x4, 4.7 V8, Auto, Quad Cab, black
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