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Old 04-16-2013, 06:00 PM   #22
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

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Originally Posted by lolo33 View Post
I want to drive my truck ... but problem : new battery, new regulator, but same issue, low battery after some miles. it seems to me that battery passes off by driving, not in the stop !
any idea ?
is it possible that the starter puts itself in short circuit and empties the battery by driving ? I drive only by the day, and just after 10 miles, good new battery is empty

thanks for help
Factory gauges or any add ons?

Sounds like the alternator/regulator are not adjusted correctly

It would be good to see what the differences in the voltage are while driving or what is coming out of the alternator.

As mentioned a small multimeter check across the battery terminals to watch your voltage draw/changes at RPMs is a quick easy way to go.

Also are you required to drive with your lights on all the time over there?
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