PALiftedKK wrote:
Alternator is probably dieing then. Whats the voltage of the battery before and after engine start?
Put an intense elecrical load on the jeep. Maybe a 600w inverter connected directly to the battery. If the lights flicker or stay dim for a good amount of time id start looking at AC Delco alternators. Also, the belt could be slipping on the alternator pully.
Good thoughts. I had the alternator tested (with lights, AC, etc.) and it didn't even blink (unlike the lights which were flickering the whole time). The clutch was replaced with a new litens unit about 6 months ago. I'm VERY familiar with what the failing clutch symptoms are. Also, the "no other electrical problems" part leads me to think I may have a grounding problem.
If I remember correctly, the higher-amperage loads are fed from the panel up by the battery and anything below 30A is from the fuse panel by the steering column. Is anyone familiar with how all the grounds are run?
Dan
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