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1983 Chevrolet 1 Ton 7.4L Alternator
Posted to GM Electrical on 8/20/1998

Hi Everyone, This truck came in because the battery (new) would go dead after sitting one to two days. Sure enough when I tested it there was a drain of about 1.5 amps with everything turned off. It was discharging through the alternator. when I unpluged the 2...

 
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car Vehicle Data

1983 Chevrolet 1 Ton

VIN 2GCGC34W9D
Engine7.4 L / 8 cyl
AffectedAlternator
ConditionsGrounded
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1983 Chevrolet 1 Ton

VIN 2GCGC34W9D
Engine7.4 L / 8 cyl
AffectedAlternator
ConditionsGrounded