1997 Dodge Ram Voltage drop

165,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SCORPION63
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On my 1997 Ram 1500, When the vehicle is in park and idleing, The volt meter reads 14 volts, When I have the lights on and put it in gear, the volt meter drops (Charge light comes on). My idleing RPM's is about 750. In gear RPM's drops to about 350-400.If i apply the accelerator and boost RPM's back to Idle status (in gear), Volt meter returns to normal. Is this caused by a bad TPS (Throttle Position Sensor). I have replaced the altenator and the computer containing the infomous V-regulator (good job Dodge).
Feb 8, 2010 at 8:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you ever had the electrical system checked to see how much of a load is applied to the alt with the lights on? Does the same thing happen if you turn on a different electrical component such as the blower motor?
Feb 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM
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