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Yea im pretty sure its the gen1 alt. I think im going to get the duralast from autozone and then order an extra from rareelectric.

The GP controller card is bypassed actually the card is nonexistant, I believe the truck was from a member on here. ( atleast he said he was ) There is also something fairly new looking mounted above the gas pedal. I will try to snap some pics tomorrow. Now that all the lights are working I...

It is, I was wondering is there any benifit from haveing the glow plug heater on a switch? How exactly does this work also?

No need, after polishing up the contacts for the bulb and plug I figured I would double check the fuses. Well the 30amp fuse was a dud pulled one out of my work van and bam gen2 light is now opperational. :beer: Now I can actually see what lights are coming on when my voltage spikes, I believe...

Good news!! all lights in dash are working except the Gen2 light. Replaced all the fuses, cleaned connections, and made sure ground was clean. Warthog you sir are the man, if ever you find your way to GA steak dinner on me. Now for the gen2 light im going to go back and double check the...

I appologize for the help thing, I am just getting very frustrated. The truck is an 85 m1009, I am working right now so I cant get a pic but that other wire on the ground goes to a smaller bundle that leads to the passenger side.

Well thats another thing the guy I bought the truck from put aftermarket seats in and used harnesses instead of the factory belts however, I have never heard the buzzer go off.

I cannot thank your enough for how helpful you are. I got the cluster out and used a fine grit sandpaper to clean the connection for all the bulbs and the electrical plug in. Good news is now the low cooland light and seatbelt lights come on. I have another question, I have another ground on...

Contacts have been cleaned.

***** EDIT ****** Combined threads as they are related. ********************************* A after scouring the tm's I am still at a loss. I am not very electrically inclined, but usually I can work my way through. This new to me CUCV is driving me nuts, with the key in the on position...

Was in the process of this untill the monsoons came,haha

Well found another strange problem, the gen1 and 2 lights and the oil light are not coming on with the key in the on position however when the truck is running and I put it in 4 hi the 4wd light comes on and the gen1 light comes on?? Im at a loss.

Yes I have, the radio also cuts off once in a while too. Edit: after a short drive now none of the lights come on with key in run

Ok well checked the gen1 bulb, it was good, put it back in. Now with the key on gen1 lights up but gen2 and oil dont haha.

My gen2 light comes on when key in on positition, no gen1 light though.

Is it cheaper to rebuild than to replace? The gen1 can be bought at an auto store correct?

Yes I have its just a lot of reading and the previous owner recommended I ask the fine people of this forum.

Thank you sir, will be testing in the morning. Gen1 is drivers side correct?

Headlights dimming and getting brighter while driving? I am having a problem with the headlights dimming and getting brighter while driving. Belts are all tight, connections are clean, drivers side alternator looks new. Im at a loss, help please.

Just south of you, in oakwood. Small world.