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orlanz
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Jun 30, 2011, 2:19 PM

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I wanted to know, that if you had an electrical short when the vehicle was started, that drained the battery, if it is possible for it to appear that the battery was not being charge good enough by the alternator. In fewer words, making it look like alternator was not doing its job, when in reality it was fine, and the electrical short was the problem.


Hammer Time
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Jun 30, 2011, 3:04 PM

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You can't test an alternator without a good battery.



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deezel
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Jul 11, 2011, 3:36 AM

Post #3 of 4 (1585 views)
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yes it could.had a 2001 cummins intake heater relay shorted and this caused volt meter to read 12.4 when running and drained battery when shut off.intake air heater was discolored from heat.


Hammer Time
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Jul 11, 2011, 3:50 AM

Post #4 of 4 (1581 views)
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And you still can't test an alternator without a good battery..........



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