Recent content by Matt2009

Cleaned all 3 grounds to pcm,battery,tipm with no prevail. Pulled tipm connects apart didnt see any burn or corrosion. Disconnected starter wire with it running didnt change a thing so starter doesn't have a short. New battery. Didnt change anything. New ground cable to the block no change...

I haven't tested the amps. 14.5v is being produced but its like it won't shut off. I read another post guy had the same issue he replaced alt, battery and all leads to get his fix.. I just bought a battery. Going to try it and the leads. Autozone tested the battery good but its worth a shot.

New carquest alternator. You wouldn't think but after idling 15mins its red hot

I have a 07 jeep wrangler(jk) 3.8L in the shop that seems to keep burning up alternators. Charging at 14.5+ at all times causes them to get hot and burn up. I've tried a new pcm, new wire from alt to battery, new battery terminals, ground cable straight to alternator housing, checked all other...