I have a problem with my 1987 dodge dakota when I bought it I noticed that the battery wasn't charging so I bought a new battery That didn't fix the problem. So I replaced the alternator. That didn't solve the problem so I took the alternater back and got a new one and had them test it before I left to make sure it was good. Well that didn't solve the problem. I've double checked how I installed it I made sure the belts are tight I checked if I hooked up the wires backwards. I've even checked my fuses. I can't figure out what's wrong. What do you think?
2006-06-21 04:35:42 · 10 answers · asked by nightrider 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Ok on some dodges in 87 they had a voltage regulator and its bad if it don't have one then you need to check the wires goin to the alternator
2006-06-21 04:40:12 · answer #1 · answered by dl200558 5 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Dodge Dakota Alternator
2016-12-26 16:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1987 Dodge
2016-11-13 05:14:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the voltage regulator, which may be seperate from the alternator in that year vehicle. If you follow your + lead from the alternator, you should come to a box that is the regulator.
A simpler method would be to take you truck to Sears and ask them to do a charging system check on it. This used to be free and only takes 10 minutes. You would also have the option to have them fix the problem.
2006-06-21 05:12:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, it could be the voltage regulator. I have a 1949 Ford, it just wasn't aking like the battery was charging. I asked my local car repare shop, and he said that it was probably the voltage regulator. I already got a new battery and checked the alternator, so bothe were good. I reaplaced the regulator, and bam, had voltage again. Hope this helps, and Jesus can be your savior :)
2006-06-21 05:25:05 · answer #5 · answered by DAHDEEDAY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to a real mechanic... it could be as simple as your trunk or glove box light is staying on. or it could be as tough as a short under the dash meaning you must replace the wiring harness possibally costing thousands.sounds like you are just about finished with guessing and changing parts, now pay to have it fixed right or BUY SOME WEINIES FOR THE FIRE YOU MAY SOON HAVE!
2006-06-21 04:45:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
does the battery cables have a lot of corrosion? did you check to see if it has a bad ground. did you check to see if the alternator has positive going to it? other then checking those 3 things i dont know. also check and make sure non of the cables are cut, or ripped, or anything like that.
good luck to you.
2006-06-21 04:41:51 · answer #7 · answered by JimL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a transmission and get an estimate for a new/re-built tranny------ first thing to do is change the transmission fluid and filter and while doing that the shop can maybe tell you if there are metal shavings in the bottom of the trans. pan--if that's so your 19 year old truck needs a different tranny and that is not unusual..
2016-05-20 08:50:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there of course has to be something else draining the battery. I had an 86 jeep that was doing the same thing and it ended up that there was a relay that was bad.
2006-06-21 04:40:47 · answer #9 · answered by foolograce72 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its an antique
2006-06-21 04:38:24 · answer #10 · answered by cuteseesee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋