90Mistake
Registered User
My '90 IDI 250 has a new alternator, batteries, and I've tried 2 new voltage regulators, cleaned and verified grounds. I used to be able to start my truck with a quick jump while I was in the troubleshooting phase (initially it wouldn't charge so I though voltage regulators) but now it wont even crank.
Ill turn the ignition for the WTS light to go out and all the dashlights will just fade to black after a few seconds and Ill have no power whatsoever. Its like my glow plugs are drawing everything my batteries have to offer or my voltage regulator isn't letting any juice through.
Sometimes I'll turn my headlights on for some draw and my dash volt meter will come out of the red but I'll get one good crank from the starter before I'm dead again.
If this post makes me seem like I don't know anything about what I'm talking about, you're right! I've been reading through the forums and done the best I can with the little knowledge I have. Truck has been a trooper for the few thousand miles I've owned it and i've replaced so much, but I'm afraid being a parts replacer is the extent of my knowledge. Any help would be appreciated.
Ill turn the ignition for the WTS light to go out and all the dashlights will just fade to black after a few seconds and Ill have no power whatsoever. Its like my glow plugs are drawing everything my batteries have to offer or my voltage regulator isn't letting any juice through.
Sometimes I'll turn my headlights on for some draw and my dash volt meter will come out of the red but I'll get one good crank from the starter before I'm dead again.
If this post makes me seem like I don't know anything about what I'm talking about, you're right! I've been reading through the forums and done the best I can with the little knowledge I have. Truck has been a trooper for the few thousand miles I've owned it and i've replaced so much, but I'm afraid being a parts replacer is the extent of my knowledge. Any help would be appreciated.