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1997 Dodge Dakota Powertrain Control MOD

Tiny
AL_HICKS
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  • 1997 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 2.6L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 89,000 MILES
I need help with a problem. thought it was alternator but now not so sure. what is the part shown in diagram where the wires attach to the alternator? Is just a harness. here on this page is the diagram.. now thinking PCM may be the problem... gauges go crazy and now not charging the battery. http://www.2carpros.com/questions/dodge-dakota-1997-dodge-dakota-altenator-not-charging-battery
diagram on this page shows the part connected to alternator. could that be bad?
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Saturday, May 30th, 2015 AT 7:40 PM

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Tiny
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Many alternators have an internal voltage regulator. However, this vehicle's voltage is regulated via the PCM. What I recommend is to remove the alt and have it bench tested at a parts store. If it is good, then start checking wiring to see if there is a short or open circuit. If all wiring and alt check out good, suspect the PCM is bad.
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