Charging Issues

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Topic: Charging Issues

Posted By: squishd 50
Subject: Charging Issues
Date Posted: October 12, 2005 at 2:51 PM

I replaced my alternator in my '92 Dodge D-50 (Mitsi) about 2 years ago. I've gone thru about 4 batteries in that time and have checked everything in the fuses wiring etc. The voltmeter seems to change depending on the day. Sometimes it changes when I turn a corner. Can't seem to find any reasonable explanation for it. And now today the voltage is higher when I unplug the harness from the back of the alternator. I had the alternator checked at the local parts store and they said it was okay. Could the alternator be defective? I'm ready to give up. I have a mechanic friend that said maybe something is loose inside the alt. but ???????

Its my first post so be gentle.:)

TIA

Brett

Replies:

Posted By: boomer_106
Date Posted: October 14, 2005 at 5:28 PM

Hey Brett try posting your question at the following site. Lot's of good car folks there. Hope it helps.

https://www.batauto.com/cgi-bin/Forum/db_TalkToMeV2.cgi?forum_name=domestics

Posted By: whitehallmike
Date Posted: October 18, 2005 at 12:51 PM

Exactly the same problem with my old Mercury Sable. The problem ended up being a bad negative battery cable. The insulation wasn't broken, but the copper was and at certain times, the copper didn't make contact. Replaced the cable and had no further truoble. I hope this really cheap fix helps.

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Michael