ok...thanks for the suggestions, I checked that conections are tight, no grounds, belt is tight and batt. cables are about 6 months old and still look good....new theory

hmm....what are the chances that o'rileys is wrong and my alt. is bad?? he told me that it was good and putting out 12.something volts, almost 13....he didn't mention amps, could that have any relevance?

chiltons said its supposed to be 13.9-15.1 volts and 60 amps, is that right? why does the volt range vary, upon what conditions? and if it is putting out 13 when it needs at least 14 it sounds like that could be the problem, its charging enough to run but not enough to start back up or maintain a charge, my radio wont evan stay on for more than 30 sec. when it is running......

replace alt. despite what 'handy dude' said?

sucks, i already re-instaled it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" />