Electrical Conundrum
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From: Arlen, Texas
I agree on the alternator. Should maybe have that electrical diagnostics ran to see what in the electrical system is killing the batteries like you said.
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LOL that's such crap! I don't disagree that with the known history maybe the diagnostic test isn't a bad idea. I do disagree with their BS battery warranty for 3 years but we have to charge you more (to make sure it is the batteries fault and not the trucks fault) than a new battery is worth. Go to Wally World and get one of their batteries. They have a warranty and don't ask questions if the battery is bad. Always have used Wally World batteries and get 3-5 years out of most of them.
Costco had interstate with 3 years, 83 bucks.
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I touched the ground by the bottom of the fuse box and it fell out. Major rust. My plan is to cut the ends off re lug and place it at the ground at the top of the fuse box. Thoughts?
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That was it. I put new lugs on the wires and connected to the green ground screw above the fuse box. Fired her up and all is well. Thank you all for your help. Now to return the battery to Costco and install the original.
