1996 Dodge Ram AMPS NOT READING, LOW AMPERAGE

Tiny
JIMMY1028
  • MEMBER
  • 1996 DODGE RAM
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 178,000 MILES
CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT COULD BE WRONG? MY TRUCK DIED ONE DAY LAST WEEK. I WAS STARTING TO LOSE BATTERY POWER FOR 2 DAYS IN A ROW. MY HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO LOW AND MY AMPS WERE READING REALLY LOW. I CHECKED ALL MY CONNECTIONS & HAD MY ALTERNATOR TESTED (IT WAS 50/50) SO I THOUGHT IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. I REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR & HAD MY BATTERY RECHARGED. I STILL HAVE NOT MORE THAN 9 AMPS READING. MY TRUCK WILL START BUT IT WILL NOT STAY STARTED. I HAVE CHECKED ALL OF MY WIRES AND CONNECTIONS AND I CANT FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG. ANY IDEAS?
Monday, January 28th, 2008 AT 7:14 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Your problem is being caused by the the built-in voltage regulator in the computer not maintaining the alternator's current output. Also might want to test the auto shutdown relay

See below


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_alty_7.jpg

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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 AT 4:28 PM

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