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charging system

i replaced bat first then new bat went dead checcked charg sys and showed 14.5 when running ! then bat went down again ! checked wireing found where harness rubbed thru fixed that chked again and showed 14.5 when running ? still draining bat ? what to do?
  • Posted 14 Jun 2016 02:37
  • By seanba
  • joined 14 Jun'16 - 14 messages
  • Washington, United States
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where did you get your 14.5? back of alt or at the battery?
those trucks are good about broken harnesses!!
  • Posted 14 Jun 2016 21:30
  • By Adams1
  • joined 24 Jun'15 - 61 messages
  • Indiana, United States
Check the current draw with the key off. Start disconnecting circuits until you find the draw.
  • Posted 14 Jun 2016 03:47
  • By BREWSKI
  • joined 10 Jan'12 - 1,699 messages
  • Nebraska, United States

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