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Old 12-05-2009, 10:30 PM
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my new plow was just installed the other day and every time i hit the joystick, my battery gauge plummits, i expected this much but whats my options? second battery and isolator? or should i upgrade my alternator?
 
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Old 12-05-2009, 10:40 PM
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I would definitely clean all the connections before you do anything and be sure to check the ground. After that I would say it would be an alternator. how big is the one you're running?
 
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Old 12-06-2009, 04:05 PM
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You need more amps.Bigger alternator.
 
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