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prairieschooner · 09-08-2009, 12:04 AM

Just because the Batteries are new doesn't meen much. 1st I would Check all of the Battery Cables (look for green or red colors) 2nd I would make sure that all of the Battery Cables are secure (no white powder or green or red on the cables). If all of this is on good condition then check the Battery Condition (Harbor Freight has a cheap Battery Checker; http://search.harborfreight.com/cpis...ster&Submit=Go) but a Hydrometer has always been the standard way to test a Battery.
If all of these look good then the problem is most likely in the AC Generator. I would start by making sure that the Engine turns Freely, then if that is OK check the Starter Motor, you may need to pull the Starter to do this.
Good luck

09-08-2009, 12:04 AM	#3
prairieschooner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Idyllwild, CA Posts: 1,340	Just because the Batteries are new doesn't meen much. 1st I would Check all of the Battery Cables (look for green or red colors) 2nd I would make sure that all of the Battery Cables are secure (no white powder or green or red on the cables). If all of this is on good condition then check the Battery Condition (Harbor Freight has a cheap Battery Checker; http://search.harborfreight.com/cpis...ster&Submit=Go) but a Hydrometer has always been the standard way to test a Battery. If all of these look good then the problem is most likely in the AC Generator. I would start by making sure that the Engine turns Freely, then if that is OK check the Starter Motor, you may need to pull the Starter to do this. Good luck __________________ have Coach will Travel Steve & Tricia 1982 Newell 38' (built before #1) 6V92 DD, 5 Speed Allison, 12.5 KW Kohler, Couch used to make into a Bed but I fixed it! https://newellshowcase.com/thumbnails.php?album=214 2007 Yukon, 1981 CJ7 Laredo, 2002 Honda CRV, 1955 Thunderbird, 1952 Pontiac Sedan Delivery, 1952 Ford 8N, 1958 Airstream, 1959 Glasspar 16' Avalon, Cabin in the Woods........what will I work on next [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]