OK Trying to restart this thread. I am still have starting issues. The other day my alternator died (voltage regulator). No problem I don't even remember changing the alternator ever, it's been hot and I've been using the AC a lot. I put in a brand new (not reman) alternator and off I went all weekend.
Monday is good...go to start the truck on this morning Tuesday and it won't start. I have full dash lights and headlights but when I turn the key nothing happens-won't even try to start and no visible draw from all the lights that are on.
1) Is it possible that an alternator with a voltage regulator going bad caused such a load on a four month old battery that my battery is no good now?
I cannot believe that there is a short some where all of a sudden, I think these problems are related. Wanted feedback before pulling fuses one by one to find a nonexistent short.
Any guesses PLEASE???
2) Also, anyone know if a 100 amp alternator is what comes stock with the truck? I have power everything and AC but no aftermarket electronics.