Help can't figure out why I lose power when use my lights or turn signals

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My gauges are not reading right and it loses power if I run any accessories. Its not the alternator or fuses.

Pembleton41 in Rogue River OR

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Aug 25, 2016

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zippie1on Aug 25, 2016

Fuses no , but can you tell HOW you proved it is not the alternator? IF you checked VOLTAGE , then , please describe the readings at idle with NO load , Then idle with High beams on and blower motor on high fan setting. Then , at 2,000 RPMs ?

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Pembleton41on Aug 25, 2016

At an idle it's 13.96 and with accessories running it's 15.2. How to put two new Alternators on it tried a new ECM new coil new ignition switch new battery checked fuses put a new gauge cluster in it and a new starter and still have got no change

zippie1on Aug 25, 2016

When you say " lose power" , you are referring to electrical power , NOT engine power , correct?--If that's the case , I'm picturing that you mean the lights get dim and the gauges fluctuate?? IF when the 'power loss' occurs , the alternator voltage is not changing , I would suspect maybe a ground issue. Any body work in the past?

Pembleton41on Aug 25, 2016

It's never done this before and the lights just don't dim it kills the motor and the turn signals make them motor surge I have redone done all the grounds. It started this one day after I got gas just out of the blue if I accelerate up a steep hill or Mountain Pass everything correct itself until I start coming off the pass then it all starts happening again

zippie1on Aug 25, 2016

Wish I could see this first-hand!! Sounds like the stuff l like to deal with, unfortunately that does you no good! My only thought right now , would be to try and isolate circuits as best as possible , it IS a '91? Will it keep running with the alternator unplugged?Then what?

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