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Originally Posted by richtazz
Double check the battery cables to insure they are clean and tight, both at the battery and starter/jump post (positive cable), and the engine block and body ground under the air cleaner housing assembly (negative cable). Also check the plug in the back of the alternator for corrosion. If all seems good, then it's possible the ECM is the problem, as it controls the alternator output.
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Right, you wouldnt believe how many times i went out and checked peroples cars for battery going dead, stalling, etc. With them screaming they have a new battery! they cleaned the cables! all that... Till i aked if they cleaned and tightened the OTHER end of both the cables, and i got a blank stare.
One guy with ford pickup replaced battery, alrinator, cable ends on battery, and was about ready to set it on fire when i got to look at it, i pulled up on NEG cable and had the end in my hand, corroded out of the terminal on the engine block. Soooo, be aware too just cause the "terminal" is tight, doesnt always mean the wire end inside it is making good contact either.