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Do you have any tips on how to measure voltage at the gray wire on the alternator? It seems like the only way is to unplug the 3-wire connector at the alternator then measure voltage on the alternator pin. But I'm not sure if running the engine with the 3 wires unplugged from the alternator is ok?

Thank you, this is exactly what I was trying to look up, what that grey wire should normally read. I'll check the gray wire voltage. To others that replied, thanks for the input. I have driven it about 2 hours since Sunday when I measured the battery voltages. So after 2 hours driving here are...

I’ve never heard of anyone with a V8 needing a new transmission. They are bulletproof, mine has 296,000 miles and no problems. So make sure it needs a new transmission before you put one in. But if you do need a new one I would go with used because of they’re reliability and it’s a part-time...

"If you remove the fuse, you break the circuit. You will get 0 volts with the fuse removed." With the fuse out if you connect the leads of a multimeter to where the fuse would go and set it to measure current that completes the circuit as if the fuse was in and the multimeter measures the...

Thanks for the reply riceandpho: Alt-S fuse is good. While I had the fuse out I measured the current going through that circuit with the key in the on position engine off, and with the engine running. Measured zero current for both. Seems like there should be some current? Any idea what this...

The red battery light on the dash stays on while driving. Engine starts and runs fine. No other electrical issues. I know this means charging system malfunction so here is what I have done so far: -replaced battery (it tested a little low but was starting engine ok). - tested alternator -...

I have done the TB a couple times using the Factory Service Manual step-by-step without a problem but it doesn't say anything about a 0 or 10 marker for the crankshaft. I attached the FSM steps in case you don't have one.

I noticed last weekend gear oil leaking from my T/C front output shaft. I'm sure it's the output shaft seal, I know it's not the dreaded actuator seal, I replaced that before. Anyway, when searching for the OEM seal there are 2 different seals listed for my model (2004 V8 Limited). Even when I...

I used a pickle fork as a wedge and pounded it in and the shaft popped out. For me getting the new one in was the harder part.

04 v8 280k miles - no oil leaks - burns no oil - no change in gas mileage The most reliable engine I’ve ever had.

Splined shafts are usually designed with some extra margin so you can probably reuse it.

Once I thought I for sure had suspension clunk and it turned out to be front brake pad clunk. Try lightly pressing on the brakes when you go over the noisy bumps. If the noise goes away replace your anti-rattle springs and maybe add a second spring to the top pin.

I disconnected the battery again to do a reset and it idles fine now. At first after warming up it died but then gradually idle speed increased as it did the relearn.

I also have the V8 and am having the exact same problem after disconnecting the battery to remove the center console to adjust the parking brake. It dies whenever idling. Have driven 22 miles since disconnecting battery and it still won't idle. Can anyone confirm there is some reset that has to...

I got mine at O'Reilly.