93RangerPLSHelp
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So, I posted before about my alternator bolts. I was able to remove the entire bracket, and get a buddy to drill and tap the 2 bolts I snapped off. I went to Lowes and found some replacement bolts (no auto parts store had anything) and I put everything back together.
I have a new battery, new alternator and a new belt. I drove around some and it was obviously very rough, since it had been sitting. But, I was able to drive about a mile or so to a gas station and back with no problems.
After work, I had my girlfriend follow me in her car, so that I could try and get the truck home. It was running OK, and then while on the highway, my voltage died! Gauge went all the way down and the truck stalled out.
I yanked the battery out and stormed into the autoparts store, only for them to tell me its at 99% charge. So, I went back and the truck started, and then the voltage dropped and stalled. Then it did it again. The third time it stayed on and I was able to drive the truck about 2-3 miles back to my work and park it.
The positive cable looks a little corroded, so I threw some coca cola on it (all I had) to see if it would make a difference. But, it did not help
I am at a loss for what the issue could be. I have been without my truck now for some time and was very excited to have it running again, only to have another issue pop up.
I am hoping someone knows what the issue is and can advise me from here. I am not looking to keep replacing components until I find the issue.
Could it be as simple as the battery cables needing replaced? What would cause the voltage to tank like that with a brand new alternator and battery?
Any and All help is greatly appreciated!!
I have a new battery, new alternator and a new belt. I drove around some and it was obviously very rough, since it had been sitting. But, I was able to drive about a mile or so to a gas station and back with no problems.
After work, I had my girlfriend follow me in her car, so that I could try and get the truck home. It was running OK, and then while on the highway, my voltage died! Gauge went all the way down and the truck stalled out.
I yanked the battery out and stormed into the autoparts store, only for them to tell me its at 99% charge. So, I went back and the truck started, and then the voltage dropped and stalled. Then it did it again. The third time it stayed on and I was able to drive the truck about 2-3 miles back to my work and park it.
The positive cable looks a little corroded, so I threw some coca cola on it (all I had) to see if it would make a difference. But, it did not help
I am at a loss for what the issue could be. I have been without my truck now for some time and was very excited to have it running again, only to have another issue pop up.
I am hoping someone knows what the issue is and can advise me from here. I am not looking to keep replacing components until I find the issue.
Could it be as simple as the battery cables needing replaced? What would cause the voltage to tank like that with a brand new alternator and battery?
Any and All help is greatly appreciated!!
