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Losing volts when I turn on accessories and all power with plow
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I run a plow on my '96,..
It's normal for that kind of drop.
It recovers shortly after a movement
with the plow.
Just keep the heater on low, radio off
and, it will be fine... If it bothers you,
up-grade the Alt. to a larger one.
sounds like a normal drop. I also run a 96 2500 plow truck 9' boss and when i pick up the blade the lights dim for a sec. my kids ride with me and couldnt live with out the radio. and the heat is on. a bigger alt wouldnt hurt.
My 95 1500 shows the voltage on the gauge at 16v while driving regardless of what accessories are on. But when I stop at a light it drops below 14v. I had two parts stores run a chraging diagnostic and niether found any problems. But it happens while driving not while idling. Could this be the ECM or the Alternator?