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Originally Posted by javelin
Sounds like a bad regulator and it is likely built into the alternator as most modern units seem to do.....it conveniently costs more to replace things, coincidently.
Before you do the alt replace though, I would suggest making sure all your battery cables at the chassis battery and the alternator are clean and tight; all ground cables as well; and that any other connectors on alternator are also in good condition and tightly connected. It might also be worth checking for computer codes on your OBD2 plug as I am not sure if PCMs these days also have some control over charging systems......it would not surprise me; but I am not sure either. Perhaps others with past V10 charging problems can comment as well?
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Thanks for the good reply. I just got back from the RV and checked the wiring just as you suggested. No issues found. I have a monitor plugged into the OBD2 plug full time, but it only displays "connecting..." so that appears to be inop as well.
I'll be reaching out to local mobile RV techs in the morning and hope that one can come out and work a miracle so the DW and I don't miss the races!
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