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have the voltage regulator checked
also have the rectifier pack checked in the alternator by using a multimeter that reads ac as well as dc volts
if it is ac volts , replace the alternator
if the voltage regulator is faulty there will not be enough volts to charge a battery
At this point I doubt if it is a short in a circuit but a problem in the charging system
www.allpar.com/fix/codes/faults/code-41.html Possible reasons for Chrysler fault code 41: Alternator field control circuit open or shorted. ... allpar, the Chrysler - Dodge - Plymouth - Jeep site. Note: Allpar ... FauxPar: Return of the Barracuda, 1987-1996 Dodge Dakota pickup trucks, Pinner: ...
The 12 is normal for the starting code. The 41 says generator (alternator) field is not switching properly. Code 45 says Turbo boost limit exceeded (engine was shut down by logic module). I doubt that you have turbo on the Dakota. However there IS a code 46. Battery voltage too high during charging or charging system voltage too low. That would make sense with the 41 code. Sounds like you may have an alternator/charging system problem.
voltage regulators are inside the alternator now.. they are built in..operating voltage should be 14.5-16..depending on load requirements most tool shops have a battery tester that checks load and battery condition as well as charging of the alternator.. these go for about 25-50 bucks I use mine all the time..
You need to bypass voltage regulator to be certain alternator is charging properly. When you full field alternator it eliminates voltage regulator. If it indeed is good it will overcharge. If it overcharges as it should when you bypass/full field alternator then the regulator, or its connection or the place it attaches to is rusty & wont conduct a ground.
The voltage is regulated by the pcm (power control module ) on the truck. You cannot make any adjustments, removed or tampered with in any way to the pcm. Only a dodge dealer can check it out to see what the problem is with the pcm. Hope this will help you.
Removing the two smaller wires stops the exciter current to the alt which stops it charging.
Usually if a wire is getting hot its because:
A: Current overload..
B: Corrosion in wire restricting current.
C: Corroded terminal.
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