electrical issues

[yetiman]

ive got a '96 V6 rodeo

my battery isnt getting a charge, ive replaced the alternator and the battery(had a bad cell)

ideas?

[rodeo02]

The isuzu 3.2L hates aftermarket/rebuilt/reman. alternators. You may get lucky & find one that works. Most do not.

G/luck
Joel

[yetiman]

thanks...guess i'll have to yank it and have it tested

[rodeo02]

Originally Posted by yetiman

thanks...guess i'll have to yank it and have it tested

I hope you're talking about your alternator! (sorry man.. couldn't resist)
From what I've read/seen, bench testing is not all that accurate. Best bet is try to find a new/oem alternator. You need to see ~14VDC across the battery with the truck running (with a quality volt/multi meter).
G/luck
Joel

[yetiman]

thanks

[Ramblin Fever]

Been down this same road, just this past summer - in the end, I ended up with a BOSCH alternator.

Works great!

FWIW - these trucks don't care for the whimpy Everstart batteries from Walmart either, i.e. 600 CCA. Although that's what the book recommends; had to change that out too, after only 3 months.

Now have the Interstate 750 CCA and BOSCH alternator - truck loves this combo!

[yetiman]

Originally Posted by Ramblin Fever

Been down this same road, just this past summer - in the end, I ended up with a BOSCH alternator.

Works great!

FWIW - these trucks don't care for the whimpy Everstart batteries from Walmart either, i.e. 600 CCA. Although that's what the book recommends; had to change that out too, after only 3 months.

Now have the Interstate 750 CCA and BOSCH alternator - truck loves this combo!

thanks for tip! any idea on the cost of the BOSCH alternator?

[Ramblin Fever]

Little over $200, but well worth it. Would never again waste my time with a reman. alternator. That thing gave me such a headache this summer.

[yetiman]

Originally Posted by Ramblin Fever

Little over $200, but well worth it. Would never again waste my time with a reman. alternator. That thing gave me such a headache this summer.

hey, thanks...considering that after a new battery and alternator im already out about $200, i'll be glad if another $200 fixes it once and for all

[yetiman]

ok, now im on alternator #3....this one is a bosch....still no go!!!

is there a voltage regulator outside the alternator?

[yetiman]

Originally Posted by yetiman

hey, thanks...considering that after a new battery and alternator im already out about $200, i'll be glad if another $200 fixes it once and for all

ROTFLMFAO!!!!! might help if i plug in the anternator!!
problem fixed