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The starting system and the charging system make up the bulk of the electrical system. Important components are batteries, the starter, the alternator, interconnecting wiring, and electrical relays. If your alternator isn't functioning properly, it can actually effect your truck's overall efficiency and be fairly costly over long hauls, leading to increased fuel costs and possible downtime.
Is it a dead battery or a failing alternator? Here's a quick checklist to diagnose which it might be:
If your alternator's not running properly, your truck will drain your battery reserves and stop powering lights, starting, or other issues. If you're going to replace a battery, check the alternator first to make sure it's delivering adequate current.
Dim and/or flickering lights are one of the most commons signs of a failing alternator. It might be a sudden burst of light coming from your headlights or simply a dim or flickering dashboard. Either way, this is a telltale sign that your alternator needs service.
Is your radio turning off out of nowhere? Or maybe your phone isn't charging? Or maybe your power seats feel like they're taking forever to adjust. This shows a lack of electrical power and could likely be the result of your alternator or batteries not functioning properly.
If you're calling for emergency roadside service with this one, your in the right place. Your alternator might be the issue if your engine suddenly cuts power while hauling. It's likely the result of the vehicle no longer providing enough power to the ECM, which will shut down around 9.6v.
Don't be the guy who ignores the "Check Engine" or "ALT" light. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to your truck. Note that your dashboard might show a battery icon even when the alternator is the issue.
The serpentine belt is going to stretch over time. As it stretches, it stops spinning the alternator pulley properly and it results in a lack of charge. You'll notice this when a squealing, growling, or grinding sound is coming from the engine.
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Very nice and friendly, I went in, told them what was wrong with my tractor. They looked at it and told me exactly what was wrong and gave me a time frame on how long it will take them to repair it. The truck was done within the time they told me, I paid them and was on my way.
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So I have been to a lot of shops over the past year and a half since becoming a owner operator. I just want to say this place is the most fair and honest place I’ve experienced. Nikki was so nice and had her start on my trailer right away. She jumped in to help, and she tracked down a grounded out wire. She knows what she is doing. I had a Speedco shop try to figure it out first but that was a waste of time. Once I read the reviews of this place I knew I had to try them. The amount of time I saved by stopping in at Specialized truck repair saved me a lot of money. Thank you Nikki! You are a prime example for how a shop should run.So I have been to a lot of shops over the past year and a half since becoming a owner operator. I just want to say this place is the most fair and honest place I’ve experienced. Nikki was so nice and had her start on my trailer right away. …More
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Very unprofessional dispatcherCalled them to see the prices of tires and she put me on hold for 15 minutesi hung up and call them back , she again put me on hold for another 15 or 20 minutesCmon now its just the tire price i wanted to know before i take my truck thereIts takes literally 2 minutes max to tell that.Pls fix your dispatching service ‼️‼️‼️Very unprofessional dispatcherCalled them to see the prices of tires and she put me on hold for 15 minutesi hung up and call them back , she again put me on hold for another 15 or 20 …More