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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by vollickvineyards
That would great...Thanks sooooo much for offering.
Ok found the link in 3rd gen ram FAQ's to manuals. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen-...-download.html
 
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by xjarhead69
Ok found the link in 3rd gen ram FAQ's to manuals. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen-...-download.html
Wow that was fast...thank you again.

I hope I can make heads or tails from the schematics,electrical isn't my strong suit.
From what I can see the 2 nuts on the back of the alt.are connected together by the ring that houses the diodes,main battery connection included.Meaning it seems all 3 connections are all one in the same.
Hopefully it will work because I've got a business to run next week and can't afford down time,and it will take a week to get another PCM(ECU your choice),besides the 300 bux it'll cost me.
 

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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by xjarhead69
Ok found the link in 3rd gen ram FAQ's to manuals. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen-...-download.html

Having troubles with the download,keeps wanting to download over again when I try to open it.

Suggestions????
 
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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I got the files now,,wifey bailed me out as always
 
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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Ok read up on charging system,but still can't tell if the external regulator conversion will work on my truck.
Maybe someone here that knows will maybe be able to shed a little light on this for me.

Any and all help greatly appreciated!!!!
 
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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I cant download on work pc.
I believe section 8c should explain how system works. Section 8w will be the wiring Diag.

Dave
 
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by vollickvineyards
Ok read up on charging system,but still can't tell if the external regulator conversion will work on my truck.
Maybe someone here that knows will maybe be able to shed a little light on this for me.

Any and all help greatly appreciated!!!!
Download a service manual from the 2nd gen section and compare the 2 system to see how close they are.

Dave
 
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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Ask your question in the correct section (3rd gen ram). Someone over there might have more info you can use.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by zman17
Ask your question in the correct section (3rd gen ram). Someone over there might have more info you can use.
I would,but just joined the forum today and I can only reply to threads,but not able to start a new one.System says I don't have permission.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 06:25 AM
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I did check the voltage with the key on(motor off)and all 3 connections on the alt. have 12v on them,the main Batt. connection and both nuts of the fields.
Another post on this thread said one field should have voltage and the other should not.If mine has voltage on all 3 including the main batt. wire,I guess this external regulator mod I'm trying to do is for naught,and can't be done on the gen 3 Rams.

I'm still just guessing here.
 
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