electrical problem

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TOMSUZAMES
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87 Dodge Dakota has no power to dash or ignition
Jan 12, 2011 at 5:46 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Do you have an under-hood light and does it work? If not, check for voltage on the large output wire bolted to the back of the alternator. If there is 0 volts, check the black bullet connector behind the battery. It's in the 8 gauge wire coming off the battery positive terminal.

caradiodoc
Jan 12, 2011 at 6:48 PM
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