3rd Gen Ram Tech 2002-2008 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 2002 through 2008 Rams Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

unknown electrical problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 4, 2014 | 09:52 PM
  #1  
BAMF224's Avatar
BAMF224
Thread Starter
|
Amateur
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
From: indiana
Default unknown electrical problem

So whenever driving in blowing snow I tend to lose power at times. My voltage gauge goes down lights dim for a second then goes to normal. It only does it when the snow is blowing pretty good and kicking up off the road. Is it issues with my belt or possibly start of alternator problems. Please help
07 1500 4x4 4.7
 
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2014 | 08:14 AM
  #2  
chuck_hammer's Avatar
chuck_hammer
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 365
Likes: 1
From: Ohio
Default

battery terminals, dirty. Loose...serpentine belt, belt tensioner.
what about Rain??

unless your truck has very High Mileage... not the alternator.
my opinion.
 
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2014 | 01:15 PM
  #3  
BAMF224's Avatar
BAMF224
Thread Starter
|
Amateur
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
From: indiana
Default

Doesn't do it in rain, only if hit large water hole. Has 125,000 miles. Was thinking it was the belt or tensioner myself
 
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2014 | 01:18 PM
  #4  
TNtech's Avatar
TNtech
Site Moderator-Dodge Tech
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,724
Likes: 22
From: Nashville, Tennessee
Default

The snow and heavy water is floating the belt. Is your skid plate/s missing ?
 
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2014 | 08:49 AM
  #5  
Izero's Avatar
Izero
Champion
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,489
Likes: 4
From: New Jersey
Default

Originally Posted by TNtech
The snow and heavy water is floating the belt. Is your skid plate/s missing ?
I was about to say the same thing... time to replace the belt and tensioner... that should solve your problem, if it doesn't then your Alternator may be the culprit.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:44 AM.