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I have a 96 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 with a 360

Tiny
ANDY LYNN
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  • 1996 DODGE RAM
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I have a 96 dodge ram 1500 4x4 with a 360. It will run good until you cut on the headlights it chockes down the moter and cuts the truck off.
Sunday, December 23rd, 2012 AT 12:22 AM

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Tiny
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Start by testing the charging system. Measure the battery voltage with the engine running. It must be between 13.75 and 14.75 volts.
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Sunday, December 23rd, 2012 AT 1:20 AM
Tiny
ANDY LYNN
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I checked the voltage of the battery with the truck running and its reading 14 volts.
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Sunday, December 23rd, 2012 AT 2:22 AM
Tiny
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What happens to that voltage when you turn on the head lights? 14 volts is good but to know for sure we're on the right track, use a digital meter and measure to at least one decimal place.
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Monday, December 24th, 2012 AT 12:37 AM

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