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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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My first 1st gen charging questin

Ok heres the problem the truck won't charge. I have re set the crank sensor at 50 thousandths re placed the alternator. And I have been getting a run around if it has a voltage regulator if it does then I will replace it it is a 93 3/4 ton LE diesel 5.9 if any answers it would help me out a lot
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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The Voltage is regulated by the computer. Could be a bad ASD Relay, there are a couple relays on the fender, swap the front (ASD) and rear (A/C) relays.

There is more info in the sticky.
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...82&postcount=7

Here is a work around if the PCM isn't doing it's job.
http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/89...w-89-02-a.html
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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But he does state it's a 93 250
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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But he does state it's a 93 250
Still will help us later to help him better if he fills it out.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 05:07 AM
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As was said, try swapping relays. Does the A/C, OD, and cruise work, if equipped? If all that stuff is out you still have crank sensor issues and you need to look over the worrying very closely, especially at the front of the head. You can also sneak the sensor gap a little tighter.

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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 06:04 AM
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No the a/c doesn't work nor does the cruise control and I have found the two relays and thought those my have something to do with it
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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is it an automatic? Does the overdrive work?
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 08:14 AM
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My bets the crank sensor is bad if your ac, and overdrive don't work, that is a really common sign that its your crank sensor, also make sure you check your asd relay, it cheap and alot of the time that's the problem

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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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No it's a 5 speed and when I get off work I will mess with the asd relay but if I have to I will get a crank sensor but I don't want to be a drug store mechanic and just start buying parts I would like to narrow this wiring night mare down and fix it
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Stevo7
No it's a 5 speed and when I get off work I will mess with the asd relay but if I have to I will get a crank sensor but I don't want to be a drug store mechanic and just start buying parts I would like to narrow this wiring night mare down and fix it
You can switch the starter relay and asd relay on the left fender they are the same, that will tell you if its the asd relay or not, that's what was wrong with mine

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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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Ok cool I will switch them out and see what it does d
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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If that's it the relay is about 10 bucks from car quest

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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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Ok well I will update you guys on it
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