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Tiny
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  • 1996 GMC C1500
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I have a 1996 gmc 1500 305 motor 2 wheel drive, after about 10 or 15 minutes of driving ia starts to discharge, already had battery and altenator checked, checked the battery connections
Saturday, December 4th, 2010 AT 7:16 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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If equipped with harmonic damper, check the damper for slippage which would reduce the alternator turning speed. Symptoms would most likely be coupled with belt squealing or swishing noise.
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Saturday, December 4th, 2010 AT 1:47 PM

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