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My 2001 Star is governed at 1500...and kicks code ?

Discussion in 'Western Star Forum' started by BC Greg, Mar 3, 2016.

  1. Mar 3, 2016 #1
    BC Greg

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    So now...my dam truck was not charging other day, made mistake of pulling relay which killed it.. Finally got a jump and got it to town without charging... Changed out alternator... Then was barely charging(12-13)..
    Then headed back to bush this morning only to watch volt gauge spike between 12-13, and engine was governing at around 1500rpm, And when it did that it would flash check engine light twice(codes ?)..
    So pretty soon I heard a fuse or breaker pop and voltage started dropping... So now here I am.. Back in town.... Going. Wtf...?? Any ideas. ??
     
    BC Greg, Mar 3, 2016
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  3. Mar 3, 2016 #2
    baha

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    Clean. or Replace ground from batt. to frame, alt. to frame or extra ground to alt.?
     
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  4. Mar 3, 2016 #4
    BC Greg

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    Culprit may have been the new crappy rebuilt one I got yesterday from auto parts store...
    You get what you pay for..... See how tonight goes... Thanks
     
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  5. Mar 3, 2016 #4
    swaan

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    A brand new Delco or trp are under $200 now a days . Why would anyone cheap out on a alternator? Heck I keep one under the bunk just in case .
    These modern day electronic engines don't run with out power people.!
     
    swaan, Mar 3, 2016
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  7. Mar 9, 2016 #5
    fortycalglock

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    Bad battery or cable? Did you check anything or just slapped an alternator on?
     
    fortycalglock, Mar 9, 2016
    fortycalglock, Mar 9, 2016
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    Cetane+ Thanks this.
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