help no amps
05-16-2006, 10:03 PM
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help no amps
2003 sw/sb/auto.Can drive for about 5 minutes then check guage light comes on and volt meter is dead. Then shut off for 1 minutes and is charging again little under 14. Just started today after battery died going on trip this weekend need help thanks. Shawn 
05-19-2006, 10:17 AM
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Check all connections make sure that there are no loose connectors or ground wires. Then I would suggest checking over the wire harness between the engine and the fire wall, check for possible grounding. In all likelyhood it sounds like you will need either a new Alternator or Battery.
05-22-2006, 10:24 PM
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Well cleaned connection going to alternator has not happen since hope i got lucky. 3rd Cummins none of the others left me down. just 1st 3rd gen. thanks for the in put.
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