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bigblock73 · 01-12-2003, 02:05 AM

There is something wrong with the charging system on the 76. There seems to be a slow drain on the battery, I went out tonight to start the truck and it barely wants to crank, the headlights are dim, and after a couple tries it is completely dead. I have a new battery and alternator in it, what else could it be? The radio in it has a digital clock on it that is always on (even though the radio isn't, kinda like in stand-by mode), could that be it? Also, the fan switch is broken off so the PO wired in a toggle switch to turn it off and on...if it is in the "on" position could that be causing it even though the truck is off?

TIA for any help!!

-Jeff

01-12-2003, 02:05 AM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	charging system gremlins on Frankenstein There is something wrong with the charging system on the 76. There seems to be a slow drain on the battery, I went out tonight to start the truck and it barely wants to crank, the headlights are dim, and after a couple tries it is completely dead. I have a new battery and alternator in it, what else could it be? The radio in it has a digital clock on it that is always on (even though the radio isn't, kinda like in stand-by mode), could that be it? Also, the fan switch is broken off so the PO wired in a toggle switch to turn it off and on...if it is in the "on" position could that be causing it even though the truck is off? TIA for any help!! -Jeff Last edited by bigblock73; 01-12-2003 at 02:12 AM.



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