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Charging system goes from 14.4 volts to 11 volts intermittantly

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First Check battery to motor and battery to body ground for corossion. Also check motor to body ground strap. Lack of good ground can cause all kinds of electrical problems. Also check altenator belt for slipping. If grounds are ok and belt is good have alternator and battery checked.

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