I installed new alternator but rpm's are low when idle. w...
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Chris (aka- Moose)
266 days ago
Howdy from Tennessee, I'm Chris aka Moose. Who am I helping today? I'm glad you've come here to get help. I will do my best to get the answer you are looking for. I help many customers, so sometimes my replies are delayed, I will respond once available. I try to be online at 1-5 pm and 10 pm-5 am every day.
Most likely the computer is struggling to relearn the optimum idle strategy after the battery disconnect. I recommend these steps. [https://www.dropbox.com/s/r2cimvb2blyqgnj/Air%20Fuel%20System%20Service.png?dl=0](https://www.dropbox.com/s/r2cimvb2blyqgnj/Air%20Fuel%20System%20Service.png?dl=0) After the battery disconnect is done. Idle the engine for 5 minutes and rev the engine once every 30 seconds.
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Customer
266 days ago
thank you. sounds complicated but ill do it
Chris (aka- Moose)
266 days ago
Glad to help
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