charging sys.
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charging sys.
Is it just me, or is the charging system on the rams a little weak? Things like turn on the ac and it visually bogs the lights,electronics....ect.. Roll the windows up and when they hit the top the headlights dim. This is the second dodge ram ive owned. The first was stripped down. Ive never had a vehocle like this. Its like it needs a bigger amp alternater or somthing. Am i the only one?
I know exactly what your talking about. I have the same symptems. I put a tester on my alternator and my gauge starts moving down, it won't hold the load. I am currently looking at a higher output alternator, but for now I am just getting along with the stock one which is the 136 amp option.
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By the way... I added #2 gauge copper cables to the alt. fuse box and grounds thinking it might be that the stock cables were to small. It didnt really help much but im going to upgrade my audio in the future,so it may help then...
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ive got the 136 amp alternator and all stock electronics and notice my headlights dim when rolling up the windows but thats the only time
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Did a little research. I see a 160 amp nippondenso alternator was also offered for the 5.7. Im going to look tonight when i get home to see which altermator i have. Does anyone reading the posts have the 160 amp? And if so is your sysyem bogging as well or no problems?
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Did a little research. I see a 160 amp nippondenso alternator was also offered for the 5.7. Im going to look tonight when i get home to see which alternator i have. Does anyone reading the posts have the 160 amp? And if so is your system bogging as well or no problems?
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