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'96 dodge cummins having charging problems help!

Old Aug 4, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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'96 dodge cummins having charging problems help!

I've got a 1996 dodge cummins automatic tranny, the alternator is rebuilded and it still won't charge. What can i do to fix this problem? Please help
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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These truck [ most all chry. products ] are a hair ball , when it comes to charging systems , because the regulator is in the ECM = computer .
They almost never go bad , but many give up and replace the ECM & or put in an external regulator .
The thing to do is good diagnostics 1st , fix only what is wrong , many times its just a connection fuse problem , fusible links at drivers side battery & grounds .
Are your battery terminals showing signs of corrosion ?
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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What kind of voltage are you seeing at your battery terminals with the truck running?

I believe there are some old threads here where people have wired in an external voltage regulator.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Does your trans still shift into OD?
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Read this https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...n&onlynewfaq=1
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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check crank sender, had same prob on a 93 also any other gauges goofy
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by clops79
check crank sender, had same prob on a 93 also any other gauges goofy
BINGO!!!
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