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gwmcgowa

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I have an 89 mustang lx 5.0 and I am having low voltage problems. I have replaced the stock alternator 3 times and tried 3 different batteries and the voltage at idle rarely passes 11.8 give or take a tenth. This causes the car battery to lose all voltage and the car shuts off and needs to be jump started. once its jumped, it will run alright until i shut it off again or it dies, and then it will need another jump start. Any input?? I just ordered a 140 amp alternator to see if that helps and i will be buying a new bigger battery as well.

I can give more details about the accessories I am running if need be.
 
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Post this in 5oh Technical forum and also take a look at the "Useful Technical Thread Index", in that forum.
 
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will do thank you
 
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