Just bought this truck, put a brand new battery in it. When I start it, the battery gauge is on but within a few seconds the gauge starts going down quickly (but doesn't 'switch' off),the check gauges light comes on. If i turn the truck off and turn the key back to the on position it gauge will come back on each time, but each time it will go off within a few seconds. i took the alternator in and had it checked. I've checked the battery connections and grounds. Checked the fuses. When i was checking the fuses i had the car running for less than ten minutes and all the gauges and inside lights went out, no headlights or radio and the engine was barely running. I shut it off and tried to restart it and nothing. I unhooked the battery and checked under the battery tray for possible corrosion on the harness underneath it. Didnt find anything. Is the most likely cause a dead ground sucking the power out, or is it the PCM??? PLEASE help.
Nov 12, 2009 at 12:33 AM
