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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 11:18 AM
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Charging

Volt meter has always been 14 solid now it's up to 15.1 at batts with multimeter. Origional alt and batts I guess it's time for new alt not much sense in trying to repair it.
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 08:20 PM
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Could be ECM. The ECM controls the voltage output from the alt.
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bishgeo
Volt meter has always been 14 solid now it's up to 15.1 at batts with multimeter. Origional alt and batts I guess it's time for new alt not much sense in trying to repair it.
Prob not a alt problem. Maybe your crossover cable is corroded and is not charging both batteries equally. More than likely, not charging the driver side battery. The ECM sees low charge on driver side battery and increases the charging level. I would clean, then check the crossover cable for continuity with a voltmeter.
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 09:47 PM
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It will charge more in the cold weather. Nothing to worry about. It's a Dodge thing. May be time for batteries real soon. Alternator is fine.
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