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Alternator gauage discharging

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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Alternator gauage discharging

I have a 1992 Dodge 2500 diesel; the alternator gauge shows a normal charge. However when I apply the brake pedal, activate the turn signal, turn the head light dimmer switch or activate the horn the alternator gauge shows rapped discharge.

I applied a voltmeter on the battery before and during this discharge issue and the voltage remains the same to the battery. I have replaced the alternator, ECM and checked all electrical wires for shorts.
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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It's probably the main body ground. It's on the core support right in front of the battery, a lot of times the wire gets broken.
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