1990 Dodge Dakota alternator

1990 DODGE DAKOTA
262,567 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JLBREEDLOVE
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just wondering why the alternator charges better when the engine is cold and why it seems to not charge very good as the engine warms up.
Sep 20, 2008 at 2:33 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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running at higher RPM when engine cold
Sep 21, 2008 at 1:44 AM
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