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Feb 15, 2005 | 11:58 AM

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Alternator fluctuation

I was wondering if it is normal for my truck (04 RAM 3500 Diesel) to have the alternator fluctuating. I really notice it when the heater and lights are on.
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Feb 15, 2005 | 12:08 PM

Jonesey

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Absolutely normal, especially when the heater grid is cycling.

Feb 15, 2005 | 12:18 PM

TAS05CTD610

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Yup, those heaters take a whole lota more power than the ladies Hair Dryier does

Feb 15, 2005 | 10:08 PM

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No problems...nature of the beast.

Feb 15, 2005 | 10:34 PM

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Mine does it too, as does my bosses 03...
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Feb 16, 2005 | 01:10 PM

hovisimo

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