- Dec 8, 2011
- 148
Ok so the whole thing started with my lights flickering at 2k rpms or higher as well as a battery gauge that would nose dive.
I had the battery tested and it was bad. replaced it. no change.
i took out alternator and had it tested and it tested bad. replaced it.
( did T-stat, cts, and upper and lower hoses while i had her opened up.)
checked battery before hooking it up and was full
hooked up batt and started her up and used a clamp on ammeter to check output. 36-40 at idle.
and when i rev her up a bit it climbs to 120+.
however the gauges inside are going crazy
temp,speedo and fuel work ok
batt, tach and oil press ar pegged out
dash lights come on ok and the 4wd switch cycles fine
well that is for a bit, if i rev it up all gauges go dead and the batt light will come on and the airbag light too
and the dome lights go out (if i have them turned on)
so im really frustrated
and pissed
now i just want it to work!
any help is welcome thanks
I had the battery tested and it was bad. replaced it. no change.
i took out alternator and had it tested and it tested bad. replaced it.
( did T-stat, cts, and upper and lower hoses while i had her opened up.)
checked battery before hooking it up and was full
hooked up batt and started her up and used a clamp on ammeter to check output. 36-40 at idle.
and when i rev her up a bit it climbs to 120+.
however the gauges inside are going crazy
temp,speedo and fuel work ok
batt, tach and oil press ar pegged out
dash lights come on ok and the 4wd switch cycles fine
well that is for a bit, if i rev it up all gauges go dead and the batt light will come on and the airbag light too
and the dome lights go out (if i have them turned on)
so im really frustrated
![Confused :confused: :confused:](/forums/smilies/confused.gif)
![Hissy-Fit :hissyfit: :hissyfit:](/forums/smilies/hissyfit.gif)
any help is welcome thanks