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m5b6l · 09-16-2008, 07:16 PM

thanks me too, my trucks been down for almost 2 weeks now. one thing after another and im running very low on money.

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m5b6l · 09-17-2008, 03:05 PM

its the alternator. i started it up to see if i could find the smell and it turns out it was the alternator.

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Old_Sparky · 09-17-2008, 06:47 PM

The fuse can look fine but still be bad. Get a meter and check it to be sure.

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m5b6l · 09-17-2008, 08:53 PM

i wish i had a volt meter that worked, mine only works up till 10 dcv and after that it wont work so i figure if it maxes out its above 12 volts. but ill give it a try tomorrow.

where are those fuses sold? just incase it is i can run and get one before work. or order one offline if i have to. thanks

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***Polaraco*** · 09-18-2008, 07:53 AM

Go to radio shack. For 15 bucks you can get a digital multimeter

You might get lucky at a GOOD auto parts store. Dealer is the best bet

But a blown fuse won't give you a burning smell

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m5b6l · 09-18-2008, 08:06 AM

yea what ever the problem is the alternator is defenitally burning, it started to smell within 15 seconds of having the truck running.

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jdg · 10-04-2008, 10:18 PM

you realy need to get your hands on a meter. I had this happen on a piece of equipment the alternator was over charging. Maybe it was working overtime to keep up with the old batteries and the regulator in the alternator is stuck. Then when you put the new batteries in they have more charge in them and the alternator is getting hot. Im no expert but might be werth checking. good luck

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09-16-2008, 07:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
m5b6l Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Lyon, MI Posts: 440 m5b6l's Truck Pics	thanks me too, my trucks been down for almost 2 weeks now. one thing after another and im running very low on money. __________________ 2000 Ram 2500 Quad cab - 4x4 - long bed - Airdog 150 - S&B Intake - Quadzilla Adrenaline - Commander + Fuel Pressure gauge - Muffler Delete - DTT valve body - Mag-Hytec deep trans & diff covers - BD Steering Stabilizer - Smoked Out....

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09-17-2008, 03:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
m5b6l Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Lyon, MI Posts: 440 m5b6l's Truck Pics	its the alternator. i started it up to see if i could find the smell and it turns out it was the alternator. __________________ 2000 Ram 2500 Quad cab - 4x4 - long bed - Airdog 150 - S&B Intake - Quadzilla Adrenaline - Commander + Fuel Pressure gauge - Muffler Delete - DTT valve body - Mag-Hytec deep trans & diff covers - BD Steering Stabilizer - Smoked Out....

09-17-2008, 06:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
Old_Sparky Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Waterloo, IL Posts: 144 Old_Sparky's Truck Pics	The fuse can look fine but still be bad. Get a meter and check it to be sure. __________________ 2000 Dodge RAM 2500, 5.9 Cummins, 4x4, 5-Speed manual transmission. Silverline 4" exhaust, Juice with Attitude, Airdog 100, K&N air filter.

09-17-2008, 08:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
m5b6l Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Lyon, MI Posts: 440 m5b6l's Truck Pics	i wish i had a volt meter that worked, mine only works up till 10 dcv and after that it wont work so i figure if it maxes out its above 12 volts. but ill give it a try tomorrow. where are those fuses sold? just incase it is i can run and get one before work. or order one offline if i have to. thanks __________________ 2000 Ram 2500 Quad cab - 4x4 - long bed - Airdog 150 - S&B Intake - Quadzilla Adrenaline - Commander + Fuel Pressure gauge - Muffler Delete - DTT valve body - Mag-Hytec deep trans & diff covers - BD Steering Stabilizer - Smoked Out.... Last edited by m5b6l : 09-17-2008 at 08:56 PM.

09-18-2008, 07:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
*Polaraco* I MODERATE nothing Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jorsey Mob Posts: 2,268 Polaraco's Truck Pics	Go to radio shack. For 15 bucks you can get a digital multimeter You might get lucky at a GOOD auto parts store. Dealer is the best bet But a blown fuse won't give you a burning smell __________________ 2008 2500 Long Horn, 4 X $, 6.7, Auto . . . Inferno Red, all the options with sun roof 16 MPG local--21 Hwy. Poor quality control. Things just keep falling off. *Premium Mopar Forum - All Bodies WELCOME* from 1955 to 1973! - - -** Main Picture Info Site

09-18-2008, 08:06 AM	#18 (permalink)
m5b6l Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Lyon, MI Posts: 440 m5b6l's Truck Pics	yea what ever the problem is the alternator is defenitally burning, it started to smell within 15 seconds of having the truck running. __________________ 2000 Ram 2500 Quad cab - 4x4 - long bed - Airdog 150 - S&B Intake - Quadzilla Adrenaline - Commander + Fuel Pressure gauge - Muffler Delete - DTT valve body - Mag-Hytec deep trans & diff covers - BD Steering Stabilizer - Smoked Out....

10-04-2008, 10:18 PM	#19 (permalink)
jdg Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40 jdg's Truck Pics	you realy need to get your hands on a meter. I had this happen on a piece of equipment the alternator was over charging. Maybe it was working overtime to keep up with the old batteries and the regulator in the alternator is stuck. Then when you put the new batteries in they have more charge in them and the alternator is getting hot. Im no expert but might be werth checking. good luck