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You need to LOAD TEST the battery to see if it is the issue....if it can't handle a loaded test then replace it.....ALSO Check your fan/Alternator belt for tightness and make sure it's not slipping on the pulley. Your charging system should read 14 + Volts at the battery while the truck is running,would also be a good idea to see what the amp output of the alternator is with a amp clamp on the battery cable,I have seen trucks charging ok at 14+ volts but only putting out about 5 amps or less under a load.
  • Posted 2 Mar 2013 04:04
  • By kevin_t
  • joined 2 Dec'10 - 1,301 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States

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