Computer ? Charging related

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Hey guys, I know my new 24V 3500 is computer everything. On our 1st gen trucks is the charging controled by the puter ? Mine is now showing almost 3/4 on the gauge. Was @ 1/2 way for the past year or so. Its not as if its charging a weak battery, As the truck has not been shut off for the past 6 days. < I use an air operated Idle control @ 1100 rpm > I cary an extra PCM module in case mine pukes. Thanks in advance, Mike

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92 Std cab. LE. 215 P-pump reman cummins motor. 5-speed, 3. 54, 105 gal Aux tank in bed. Borgeson shaft, Banks Power pack. 12cm Hot end housing w/wastegate. 4" Exh, Pyro & boost guage, oil temp guage. E-brake. Galaxy DX99V, Used as a Hotshot/express Reg. at 36,000 lbs in 48 states. Custom built DOT approved Sleeper unit. & Texas Star 400 http://hometown. aol.com/hotshothauler/myhomepage/business.html 2000, 3500 being setup for Hotshot work as we speak. 250 miles todate

 

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David, The Voltage regulator is on the firewall for the 89-91 1/2 model years and controlled by the computer on the 91 1/2 to 93 models. Hope this helps.

 

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Yes the computer controls the charging system in the 92 and 93 trucks. I don't know if you have a problem or not,(running 6 days stright!)maybe its just hot and not as efficient as it normally is. With the engine running the voltage at the battery terminals should be about 13. 4 volts.
Gene
92 350 4x4

 

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Battery could be going south and the alternator is trying to compensate. For info, mine runs at the 3/4 level.

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Stan
93 2WD extended cab, Banks Power Pack, K&N Air Filter, PW Injectors,Auto w/4. 10 rear with limited slip, US Gear Exhaust Brake, 31/2" Exhaust, 5K air bags, Boost/Pyro/Tach Gauges, Green/Silver, 146K

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Thanks guys, I'll check voltage @ battery in the am. This used to register just less than 1/2. I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks again Mike

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92 Std cab. LE. 215 P-pump reman cummins motor. 5-speed, 3. 54, 105 gal Aux tank in bed. Borgeson shaft, Banks Power pack. 12cm Hot end housing w/wastegate. 4" Exh, Pyro & boost guage, oil temp guage. E-brake. Galaxy DX99V, Used as a Hotshot/express Reg. at 36,000 lbs in 48 states. Custom built DOT approved Sleeper unit. & Texas Star 400 http://hometown. aol.com/hotshothauler/myhomepage/business.html 2000, 3500 being setup for Hotshot work as we speak. 250 miles todate