alternator crapped out while doing body lift?

[Arnie897]

Ok....sorry to post in here twice in a day...but I started the X after the body lift was on and noticed that my battery guage was low....as I went down the road the light became dimmer and dimmer barly making it home. DOes anyone have any suggestions? I tested the output wire on the alt at 11.76v....same at the battery. The alt fuse looks good as do the wires connected to the alternator. I have an hour drive home tonight and I would really like to make it there. THanks.

 

[XplorerKid]

all i can say is double check all your wires, make sure you havent snagged or overly strechted a wire, srry if this doesnt help, also this could not be a coinsident of the body lift, and it was jstu time for your alt to go to alternator heaven.

I know same time i did my b/l my Poswer steering gear box broke =(

hope ya get it fixed

PEACE

 

[Arnie897]

Thanks for the help XplorerKid....I'll tripple check everything. How many fuses are there for the alternator? I've only seen one. Does anyone know?

 

[boominXplorer]

there is one in your door and there might be one under the hood.

 

[Arnie897]

I figured it out! Apparently the fuse number 15 labeled as Airbag System in the owners manual also controls the alternator. I simply plugged this back in and all was well. Thanks.