Low voltage warning

[Bingo]

Hey guys
So a couple of days ago i got "battery voltage low" warning on the dash. Truck was fine. However the day before i was doing something else under the hood and i somehow managed to touch a bolt and the positive terminal on the battery at same time and obviously it sparked and tried to weld itself. I pulled it off and moved on.
Then next day i get voltage low warning. I don't believe in coincidences. I also upgraded the battery a couple of years ago to the diesel battery for more juice. I've load tested the battery and it shows fine. I stuck it on trickle charger for a couple of days till full and the fault is still there. Also plugged in my dongle to OBD and it showed no fault code there. on torque lite app.

edit. just been and tested battery voltage after being on charge only shows 12.4v started truck up 12..2v running so i guess it's not charging. Is there a main fuse for alternator? Could i have blown something when i touched the positive?

Ideas welcomed
thanks

 

[Daw14]

Examine your battery terminals, the hot has a few fuses .

 

[Bingo]

Also i see there is 2 alternators for the 5.7 ram 160 & 180. If mine has the 160 amp will the 180 fit too?

 

[Bingo]

Examine your battery terminals, the hot has a few fuses .

Good shout it one of them does seem to have blown. Looking at them i guess you have to replace the whole pos battery clamp as the fuses are all part of it. I believe

 

[crash68]

Looking at them i guess you have to replace the whole pos battery clamp as the fuses are all part of it. I believe

https://parts.allmoparparts.com/oem-parts/mopar-fusible-link-terminal-68164797aa

 

[Wild one]

https://www.moparpartscanada.ca/oem-parts/mopar-terminal-68164797aa

 

[Bingo]

Thanks guys. Ordered from a dealer will be here tomorrow to collect. $114 cad
One dealer tried to sell it for $250!

 

[RamDiver]

Thanks guys. Ordered from a dealer will be here tomorrow to collect. $114 cad
One dealer tried to sell it for $250!

I have no idea how the parts department compares to other local stealerships, but this location at the Palladium Auto Park has been great for warranty work and the Mopar 'Piece of Mind' oil changes/warranty checks.

https://www.capitaldodge.ca

I've experienced where several other Ottawa dealers tried to overcharge for the same service.

One stealership near Fallowfield & Moodie wanted me to pay up front for a defective door lock actuator replacement and wait for Stellantis to credit them for the warranty coverage.

I explained the fault and the tests I had performed to the service manager at Capital Dodge.
He said he was satisfied that the actuator was defective, would order a replacement, and have someone call me to schedule an appointment when the part arrived.

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[Bingo]

I have no idea how the parts department compares to other local stealerships, but this location at the Palladium Auto Park has been great for warranty work and the Mopar 'Piece of Mind' oil changes/warranty checks.

https://www.capitaldodge.ca

I've experienced where several other Ottawa dealers tried to overcharge for the same service.

One stealership near Fallowfield & Moodie wanted me to pay up front for a defective door lock actuator replacement and wait for Stellantis to credit them for the warranty coverage.

I explained the fault and the tests I had performed to the service manager at Capital Dodge.
He said he was satisfied that the actuator was defective, would order a replacement, and have someone call me to schedule an appointment when the part arrived.

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Funnily enough it's Capital Dodge i'm going to tomorrow they're always helpful. I lost the red rubber cap off the battery too and he even said he'd find me one even though you can't buy them. I live in Perth so called Smiths falls Town & Country and they were the ones who said $250! I've learnt now to double check all dealer prices and i've noticed they keep next to no parts inventory anymore.

Sam

 

[RamDiver]

Funnily enough it's Capital Dodge i'm going to tomorrow they're always helpful. I lost the red rubber cap off the battery too and he even said he'd find me one even though you can't buy them. I live in Perth so called Smiths falls Town & Country and they were the ones who said $250! I've learnt now to double check all dealer prices and i've noticed they keep next to no parts inventory anymore.

Sam

Hey Sam

That's good to know. They have always treated me well.

As a full disclosure, I have had a less-than-stellar experience with one of their techs.
The tech obviously disconnected the battery to replace a defective clock spring and associated wiring.

When I received the truck, the HVAC controls were out to lunch. One of the SAs, Brent (he's awesome), took my truck inside for a few minutes and reinitialized the BCM and Uconnect radio. Problem solved and with apologies and a smile.

I've been using them for a little more than a year, IIRC. I won't bother going elsewhere.
My warranty expires in January 2027, then I may try to find a small local shop.
I'm about 45 minutes South of Ottawa.

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[Bingo]

Well the the replacement fused battery clamp fixed my issue.