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Old 03-19-2013, 05:45 PM   #1
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Re: Charging problems.

with it running, does it only do it when a certain load is on?
I'd add loads to it, lights, etc heater,one at a time,wiggle connections might find it
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Old 03-19-2013, 05:54 PM   #2
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Re: Charging problems.

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with it running, does it only do it when a certain load is on?
I'd add loads to it, lights, etc heater,one at a time,wiggle connections might find it
Cruising down the road it will sit there and jump back and forth with or without the lights on. I just only noticed it once I used the lights and could see them flashing bright and dim. It even would jump around at idle at a stoplight.
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Old 03-19-2013, 08:47 PM   #3
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Re: Charging problems.

if the board is new,i'd go over that,check clips and plugin,ground maybe
but if the lights dim......prob not there
run a pocket meter off the battery confirm proper chargeing,or from lighter power to compare while driving
I was gona say check the rear light harness(for a trailer hack)
not sure if you could safely pull fuses ,and still run it to see if pulling one it stops
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