So I just purchased a new voltage gauge for my 86' 6.2l, and it is reading in the red just above 8 volts. It does react to key on. (my old one did not hence the reason for replacing)
I checked my actual voltage and it is at 14.6 which is plenty good, but my gauge doesn't read above 9 volts. Is...
After a few weeks I got it fixed. It was a poor ground connection from the core support grounds near the passenger side battery. All is well now and the truck works like a charm. Thanks for the input everyone! Hope all of you are having an amazing day!
You are definitely right, its a ground issue. Just dont know where its at. I've checked alternator grounds and the ground straps. I printed the headlight and instrument panel wiring schematics. I'm going to check all the grounds in those areas and hopefully that fixes the issue. I'm pretty sure...
I replaced the controller and it still hasn't fixed the issue. Connections are good. I don't know what else it can be if anyone else has information please let me know. Again thank for the help.
I have a 1986 GMC 6.2l diesel and my headlights are super dim. My low coolant light keeps coming on and glow plug light turns on sporadically. It will also return to normal voltages for a short period of time before it starts acting up again. I put a new alternator in and the truck and brand new...