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During our Morocco trip for some reason the volt meter started dipping and rising in time with the flashes of the indicators. This happens with the left or right indicators but not with the hazard flashers on, it happens if the engine is running or not. Looking from the outside of the truck, all the indicators work fine
The other day I went to start her up and there was only just enough power in the battery(s) to get her going. As I we did 40/50 miles that day I thought that would charge her up, although I wasn't sure what had flattened the batteries in the first place.
Today I went to use her and she was lifeless but strangely, holding the key in start position did manage to turn her over, I could count each piston rising, 1-2-3 then all of a sudden she came to life.... amazing trucks these.
Once running I decided to check the output of the alternator, 13.4v. Clearly down on output as I'm sure it should be around 14.5v
Now, has this weird indicator thing caused the alternator to fail or, has the failing alternator caused the indicator issue
I guess the only way to find out is to fork out £120 for one of these and see if the indicator issue goes away.
Anyone had this before?
The other day I went to start her up and there was only just enough power in the battery(s) to get her going. As I we did 40/50 miles that day I thought that would charge her up, although I wasn't sure what had flattened the batteries in the first place.
Today I went to use her and she was lifeless but strangely, holding the key in start position did manage to turn her over, I could count each piston rising, 1-2-3 then all of a sudden she came to life.... amazing trucks these.
Once running I decided to check the output of the alternator, 13.4v. Clearly down on output as I'm sure it should be around 14.5v
Now, has this weird indicator thing caused the alternator to fail or, has the failing alternator caused the indicator issue
I guess the only way to find out is to fork out £120 for one of these and see if the indicator issue goes away.
Anyone had this before?