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okay, so I replaced the external voltage regulator and it did nothing. so I had the alternator tested and it was fine. then I thought I fired the cells in the battery so I warrantied it and got a new one but im still having the same problems. I did another voltage test with the new battery and when I started the truck the voltage admittedly dropped from 12.8v to 12.3v. Instead of jumping to jumping to around 14v. while the truck was running I turned on the high beams and the volts dropped again (as expected) to 12v. But when I turn off the high beams the voltage jumped back up to 12.3v. Does this mean I am getting a charge just not enough charge. I looked up the part number on the alternator and it is the correct one for this truck. Also while I was checking my turn signals it appears that I have to have the key turned to a very specific location in order for them to work. I know the lock cylinder is bad and probably the ignition switch too but could this be my problem? I also have a thought that maybe the starter is draining the battery too quickly?? Please let me know what you all think!! thanks agian
okay, so I replaced the external voltage regulator and it did nothing. so I had the alternator tested and it was fine. then I thought I fired the cells in the battery so I warrantied it and got a new one but im still having the same problems. I did another voltage test with the new battery and when I started the truck the voltage admittedly dropped from 12.8v to 12.3v. Instead of jumping to jumping to around 14v. while the truck was running I turned on the high beams and the volts dropped again (as expected) to 12v. But when I turn off the high beams the voltage jumped back up to 12.3v. Does this mean I am getting a charge just not enough charge. I looked up the part number on the alternator and it is the correct one for this truck. Also while I was checking my turn signals it appears that I have to have the key turned to a very specific location in order for them to work. I know the lock cylinder is bad and probably the ignition switch too but could this be my problem? I also have a thought that maybe the starter is draining the battery too quickly?? Please let me know what you all think!! thanks agian