1st/2nd Gen Dodge Truck Not Charging? Cheap ECU Fix

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@wetsaltypickle 2 года назад

I love how every time I am looking for a video on fixing something on my cars I get a DEBOSS garage video!!

@windage 4 года назад

95 12 valve, my first attempt at the external regulator had my system charging at 16v+..bought a 'variable voltage' regulator..now its all good, turned it down to 14.5+/-...great explanation Rich...thanks!

@longhairedDreadneck 4 года назад

I trust everything thing guy says because he is just straight covered in it

@natek1993 2 года назад

💯

@alain.r 8 лет назад

Man I love watching your videos, your very knowledgeable and humble.

@jacobjones8879 6 лет назад

Hunter />>,$$>_/==/6

@cabbyhubby 6 лет назад

I did this to my '97, been working great for a year

@GodsentMe. 2 года назад

I believe I'm having the same problem right now.

@benmart806 2 года назад

Where did you buy your at?

@cabbyhubby 2 года назад

Bought a kit off ebay .... was well under a $100

@markwood2389 6 лет назад

Hey Rich..Have a blessed week..I knw you ment to say grid heater..The shop you work at the had a lot of Powerstrokes in there fleet & mental muscle memory is hard to break..Lol Thanks for the Info..Have a wonderfull Monday!

@duttydiesel8303 4 года назад

Rich?!? I can't find my glowplugs, and there's this hot thing under my intake air horn.... Lol 🤠 Great video 👌 keep up the great teachings!

@mrwick-gn5hd 5 лет назад

Like how you explained your video.. it was straight to the point, and you made it look so easy.. I've been researching videos on how to install this part, but how they explained was very complicated, but I got my ride running good. thanks to you man, and by the way for those of you who put a thumbs down on this video must be as F*#$.. lol because this was easy to do. Thanks again bro. 🤟

@jesseporter8721 5 лет назад

I figured it out I wired in a relay to the regulator and made sure my field wire was ran to alternator power and it stopped charging hot 🔥

@danhufferdoutdoors 5 лет назад

what? I have a 99 it charged hot when I did this, expand please.

@iMatt65 8 лет назад

De-Stroked would be wise to bring you in as a Tech Advisor prior to peddling hacked harnesses.

@DEBOSSGARAGE 8 лет назад

They would make a lot less money

@petersack5074 8 месяцев назад

As well, when putting back in vehicle - The black box, connecting to alternator at those 2 pins ; The top one - bend outta the way, and tape up Good ! Only requires the bottom wire connection . Good luck, all !

@alternatorman 4 месяца назад

the Quick Start Voltage Regulator Bypass kit , comes with online printed and phone tech help to solve your charging problem

@henryfainter3314 2 года назад

It would be nice if he would show where he hooked up the wires.

@matthewgreen8335 6 лет назад

How do you trick the pcm so it wont throw a light and a code for the alternator?

@tbah9402 Год назад

You ever figure it out

@nathanwilshusen1802 Год назад

Pretty simple ...pull the dash off...you will see some bulbs...remove those....problem solved

@johnhasse3995 2 года назад

My Dakota stopped charging, and I got a single wire alternator from the parts store for $50. The light on the dash stayed on, but it charged.

@Erated78 8 лет назад

Brilliant job Rich thanks!

@6bt_str864 5 лет назад

First and foremost ,check the ASD Relay, if good THEN likely need an external reg.. (Probably not a bad idea anyhoo)

@benking4252 5 лет назад

You should make a video how to make a 5.2 Standalone harness

@bustedwrenchgarage2051 16 дней назад

Hey just to let yall know I had a same problem checked the alternator wasn't charging so took it had it checked at the parts store working fine so it's the regulator right so I put the regulator on it still nothing there is a dang fuse in your fuse box it's a bridge from the alternator and the battery just check it first to save you some time

@kittyfanatic1980 4 года назад

50 bucks for the external VR????? Ripley2000 speaking here. They are like 20 bucks man lol. Nice instructable and excellent explanation of how to convert over that damn computer vr. The biggest moneymaker leave it to Chrysler lol.

@advancednutritioninc908 6 лет назад

Excellent as always !! Liked !!

@prancstaman 8 лет назад

What the hell did you say? You lost me somewhere at the first, here we go, LOL.

@bobbybaker5278 6 лет назад

I have a 95 Dodge Ram 3500 12 valve and I'm having a no/jumping tack needle. What would cause that. I have a new crank speed sensor or ESS. Help please. It's driving me nutz.

@fullyotto31 2 года назад

I did this to my d150 and now I have pulsing on the gauge and lighting at idle. I used the power window circuit for my voltage since i have manual windows. Any help with the pulsing would be appreciated.

@jl2831 6 лет назад

This worked good , too good . It's charging about 15.8 volts can you send me a switch diagram, this Cummins swap is so close. My kid turned 16 a week ago

@kkelectric2739 6 лет назад

Jason Lobland sounds like a ground issues check your ground to alt.

@6bt_str864 5 лет назад

@@kkelectric2739 is there as well a "known issue" of the 2nd gen ram and park light/ running lights (but not headlights) of shorting ? (Which is very strange in that seems to short if truck is parked leaning towards driver side, but hard , if not at all shorts fuse (I believe it's position #15 if I recall off top) if parked leaning toward passengers side/ traced every inch from tail lights up, seems to be H.L. switch, but don't want to throw parts. Thanks. And great assistance you gave . 👍✌️

@adrianbarrientos2127 5 лет назад

this happened on my 04 ram so i did this! but my compressor is not working !?! need help

@jaminjames33ify 7 лет назад

does this also fix the fuel heater issues if you're also having that at the same time and no wait to start light

@jesseporter8721 5 лет назад

I have a 00 24 valve and I tried too run a voltage regulator and it charges too hot and cooks the battery if you could do a video on that one too it would be awesome!!

@jesseporter8721 5 лет назад

I figured it out I wired in a relay to the regulator and made sure my field wire was ran to alternator power

@travishundley5380 5 лет назад

Please tell me more. I have the exact same issue and I am stumped.

@billybob261 Год назад

@@travishundley5380 same here!? no one replies anymore

@travishundley5380 Год назад

@@billybob261 I figured it out. It was a burnt fuse. That kept the original, as well as a scabed in voltage regulator from working.

@travishundley5380 Год назад

@@billybob261 basically it was trying to compensate and overcharge

@austin6174 5 лет назад

Saved by deboss again

@yachtsteve Год назад

Thanks

@superkittybtc 6 лет назад

where did you get that for 50 bucks ??

@dopemanwalkin8326 2 года назад

Dodge Dakota sport V6 Magnum series 3.9

@vendetta1306 2 года назад

My truck is setup exactly like this but the alt just will not charge. Replaced alternator, regulator, and alt fuse. I'm about to sell this truck.

@andywilson4543 2 года назад

My electrical guy rebuilt my alternator with internal regulator, told me to tape up the field wires and should be fine. 5.2 efi, runs fine, charging voltage great, but will this drain my battery by not having the ignition switch involved?

@davekana8388 6 лет назад

So yesterday the ignition switch would key up the voltage gauge sent the message to the PCM to turn on the alternator and the gauge dropped to 8 volts. So my alternator is need of replacement? Thanks, Dave.

@space14605 7 лет назад

your key looks kinda funny

@chuckridley3442 Год назад

I don't know if you will get back but I have a transpo regulator but which wire is the ignition? Color or on the harness is it the top or bottom one? Thanks....

@Skidderoperator День назад

No glow plugs, buddy.

@superbeast83420 3 года назад

So in saying that those two wires at around 215 or 210 can go either way he's stating that there is no polarity difference here someone help me out I'm having this problem and I don't know which wire to place into which terminal

@davek2690 3 года назад

I got this voltage regulator and my lights flicker, would this be the cause of the problem?

@desiraeceniceros1468 5 лет назад

Question. I have a 1990 ford f150 xlt lariat. Bout a new battery and a 80 amp. Alternator. The wiring is differnt. Do i just splice the wires and hook it up ? The new alternator has the wires already connected inside. My old one had an adapter having to be plugged into the alternator. If that makes sense

@johncates3236 7 лет назад

Love the tutorial thanks a lot! When I ran through the steps my volunteer is showing 15 volts at idle... Any tips? Ideas? Etc...

@dante04srt 4 года назад

Mine is doing the same... 15+ volts

@dante04srt 4 года назад

I tried the Tranpo internal kit and it worked for about a day. At this point I'm going to bite the bullet and buy a lifetime warranty 1-wire unit from PAPerformance and be done with this.

@dante04srt 4 года назад

@Ky Massey Glad it worked for you. I never could get this method to work in my truck and bought a self-exciting unit from PAPerformance. So far, so good.

@DakGuy05 4 года назад

Thank you so much

@bongzonthebeat 3 года назад

3rd gen cummins 2003 “check gauges” not charging, tried crossover cable gonna test alternator next and batteries and also the clutch fan is drawing power from ECM/ECU as it has low voltage, any ideas about these 3rd gen wiring and charging problems etc, worth making a video on 3rd gen “check gauges” nothing too clear online about fixing or determining the issue between say crossover cable, alternator, clutch fan wiring, all the grounds and connections etc want to have optimal charging in a 03 3rd gen

@vendetta1306 4 года назад

gLoW pLuGs lol, great video thanks

@terryort6756 4 года назад

Anything else I need to check?? I have done everything I can find on every video and every forum and asked several other people who have or work on Cummins and followed their advice and still can't get a charge

@terryort6756 4 года назад

93 Cummins 2wd 5spd

@bildough2775 5 лет назад

Anyone know if this also works for 24v’s?

@levitheonlylevi2047 10 месяцев назад

Yes. Works with most if not all Cummins Alternators.

@MiGuel-ob5ht 7 лет назад

have a 92 cummins that ive changed fusable links cps and all sorts of parts truck is practically new? still no overdrive and A/C etc? what next rich anything would help thank you!

@skylerhill1085 4 месяца назад

itd be nice if this video wouldve been specified as a diesel fix not gas

@shanebako4909 3 года назад

I know this is late but I have a 93 w350 it’s over charging should I just run a regulator

@mitchbradford7074 Год назад

Need help....I have a '97 3.9L and wont charge...PCM?

@mantiasmantias4215 Год назад

What if. I change the pcm and same shit. No charching. New alternator new pmc and no charge

@angrygnome4779 2 года назад

Why’s the thumbnail a pic of a 3rd gen?

@canadacatalyst 8 лет назад

we use to track down a lot of those ecus!

@DEBOSSGARAGE 8 лет назад

I have 4 in the shop. Leave room in your trunk next time you stop by!

@BerryMcCaulkiner859 3 года назад

What about 2008 6.7? Mine wont charge. Alt is good

@travishundley5380 5 лет назад

Quick question for anyone that did this conversion. I tested the back of the alternator and got 33 volts out of it is this correct? What am I doing wrong?

@dopemanwalkin8326 2 года назад

And how wiring 2000 need selenoide or external relay ?

@davekana8388 6 лет назад

My 2000 Dodge 2500 24V sometimes waits to long to start charging or once didn't charge at all. On that occasion, on the next start up it was fine. What's up? Thanks, Dave.

@danhufferdoutdoors 5 лет назад

me too !

@antoniosample506 3 года назад

Does this fix work on 2007 dodge charger?

@iamstable4591 3 года назад

OK I tried this and it still dropping what should I check

@phogelbice 8 лет назад

What glowplugs?

@DEBOSSGARAGE 8 лет назад

yes yes yes, grid heater, intake heater, pre heater... I work long hours...

@phogelbice 8 лет назад

It's my day off =)

@mccatdaddy Год назад

Does this run true for a 2000 Durango as well?

@bradzumbro7717 6 лет назад

I had a 91.5 d250. Put the Cummins in my excursion. Used the dodge alt. I've replaced the external regulator and the pigtail. One lead to the vr is on a key on relay. The other goes to the field coil. The other wire for the field winding is straight to chassis ground. I get battery voltage to the regulator but it's barely charging if at all. With lights on at night I can go about 40 miles at 70 before the battery is almost dead. I jump the field winding straight to battery voltage and it will charge at 18 volts. Been through three brand new regulators. Any ideas?

@dante04srt 4 года назад

Having similar trouble. This method overcharges my batterie

@frankguerra3314 3 года назад

I had bought one of those dam thing an it still doesn't want to charge..

@ashied13 7 лет назад

My 06 Dodge diesel needs a new ECM where can I find one on line so I can buy it. Thanks

@windage 4 года назад

I found one on ebay, but you have to have the exact # series match, several hundred smackers

@bigwillypacino711 7 лет назад

Hey rich I just put this in my dodge and I'm pulling 14.93v is it safe? Is it because it's cold out I'm in northern Ontario

@DEBOSSGARAGE 7 лет назад

That does seem high. What year and what engine? What happens when you turn your lights to put a draw on it?

@bigwillypacino711 7 лет назад

DEBOSS GARAGE it stays at 14.93 with all the accessories on

@bigwillypacino711 7 лет назад

It's a 1998 12 valve ram3500

@johnvitz310 4 месяца назад

I also had high voltage issues with installation

@ryanrussell9882 6 лет назад

So I have. 92 Cummins and someone already did this but I don’t have a speedo anymore what can I do to bring that back?

@dgage1776 Месяц назад

Replace it

@themosinkid95 8 лет назад

What about an OBD II computer

@DEBOSSGARAGE 8 лет назад

This setup should eliminate any computer controlled charging system.

@davek2690 5 лет назад

So is the voltage regulator only in the computer? I was also told i need a very specific external voltage regulator for my 07 dodge dakota 3.7l which i can't find, would ypu know anything about that?

@dgage1776 Месяц назад

Wrong generation. 5 years later, hope you figured it out.

@buzzie0047 3 года назад

Question: Did this to my 2000 2500 Ram. Amp gauge indicates fine for about 30 seconds or so, then maxes out, check gauge light comes on. Battery voltage is still charging at 14.5 volts. any idea what would be causing this?

@billybob261 Год назад

did u ever figure this out? having similar issues but haven’t pulled the plug on a external regulator yet, i have a lockup switch and i feel like that’s what toasted the pcm but let me know thanks

@petersack5074 8 месяцев назад

BE SURE all your ' ground ' connections, are Godly clean ; then, tighten up good. Very IMPORTANT, as ANY amount of resistance, will cause improper excite current ; for alternator to ' cut in '' cut out '' charging.... .. Yours is probably an A circuit arrangement ; there is a B type, too. Educate yourselves, folks, and save $$

@robpond7385 5 лет назад

can a dual battery be put in 92 dodge cummins ty

@largemarge1603 3 года назад

I dualled my 1991.5 by fabricating a two-battery steel base to bolt over and into the original single base. First step -- fabricate a cardboard mock-up, trim to fit.

@brentgreenbank9265 6 лет назад

Have you heard of the nippondenso voltage regulator? It bolts directly onto the backside of alternator without any rewiring. www.motorcityreman.com/chcovore1.html?cmp=googleproducts&kw=chcovore1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_8i0wq762gIVAjBpCh0L1g9-EAQYAiABEgKp-PD_BwE ... Got a little confused on which stud the positive B+ wire connects to. Right now it sits at 12.5 volts at idle and think my wiring is wrong. Regulator is preset at 14.2v and I have a 97 12v in a 85 suburban. Any suggestions?