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02-15-2005 | 12:58 PM

What a load

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Alternator fluctuation

I was wondering if it is normal for my truck (04 RAM 3500 Diesel) to have the alternator fluctuating. I really notice it when the heater and lights are on.
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02-15-2005 | 01:08 PM

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Absolutely normal, especially when the heater grid is cycling.

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02-15-2005 | 01:18 PM

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Yup, those heaters take a whole lota more power than the ladies Hair Dryier does

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02-15-2005 | 11:08 PM

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No problems...nature of the beast.

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02-15-2005 | 11:34 PM

Dieseljunkie

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Mine does it too, as does my bosses 03...
Scott

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02-16-2005 | 02:10 PM

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owner's manual.

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