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Old Feb 4, 2017 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Rhino
I'm optimistic that its resolved. Embarassingly, I didn't realize I'd attached the fusible link for the alternator to a different lug on the terminals I have and never checked it until I went to check the ohms. The lug was barely finger tight. I did check the resistance for good measure and it was fine. Tightened everything up and now have had 3 trips (short ones) w/o the light coming on. I'm not "certain" yet but the odds are good.
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