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  1. niferous

    CUCV alternator symptoms, diagnosis and fix.

    OK I charged both batteries overnight and went and got a new multimeter since the testing ends on mine were starting to look bad. After charging the batteries, cleaning up the connections, and tightening the belt on the driver's side alternator I got: Front Battery: 12.5 Rear Battery: 12.5...
  2. niferous

    CUCV alternator symptoms, diagnosis and fix.

    :confused: Ok went out and cleaned out the plugs and then I went ahead and switched out my glow plug control card since I knew the used one I had in there was no good. Well I got the plugs good and clean and picked out some of the crud with a pick. Then I let the lectra clean dry off and I...
  3. niferous

    CUCV alternator symptoms, diagnosis and fix.

    The key was on when I tested the brown wires with the key in the on position. The contacts were very very dirty and I just went to the local NAPA and got some lectra clean so I'll be going and cleaning those as soon as I get done typing this. The instrument was cleaned less than a year ago...
  4. niferous

    CUCV alternator symptoms, diagnosis and fix.

    OK I pulled the plugs off today and here are the readings I got. Red Wire Driver: 11.6 Red Wire Passenger: 24.3 Brown Wire Driver: 8.7 Brown Wire Passenger: 20.9 I also went ahead and tested the batteries. I got these readings when I tested positive to negative post. Front Battery: 11.7...
  5. niferous

    CUCV alternator symptoms, diagnosis and fix.

    OK sorry it's taken me so long to check and get back. I measured my wires and here is what I got. Red wires with key off - Driver side: 12.5 Passenger side: 24.5 Brown wire with key on - Driver side: 3.5 Passenger...
  6. niferous

    CUCV alternator symptoms, diagnosis and fix.

    Ok I'm about to go to work but I'll check it tomorrow. Thanks!
  7. niferous

    CUCV alternator symptoms, diagnosis and fix.

    Ok I'm having what I think is alternator trouble and I'm a little lost. Automotive electrical work is not my strongest point so I'm hoping I can get a little help. I recently started having a little trouble with my voltage and I'm not sure where to start. I had the passenger side alternator...
  8. niferous

    CUCV alternator symptoms, diagnosis and fix.

    I tightened up my belts and it for the most part went away. They still squeal though from time to time so I may want to try some belt dressing and see if that helps.
  9. niferous

    CUCV alternator symptoms, diagnosis and fix.

    So if my light comes on now and then while driving I should check that Diode Trio?
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