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#1 of 4 snowplow problems by snowplow Feb 13, 2008 (11:11 am)
Have a 2008 HD Silverado 6 weeks old,when using the plow it drops amps so bad you can hardly lift the plow.Cant use the revolving lights or any thing else .took it to the dealer 8+ times,they put on new voltage reg,new computer etc,the mechanic called the GM factory rep and he said nothing wrong!HELP! Replies to this message: otto8 (Feb 14, 2008 9:06 am) snowplow (Feb 15, 2008 8:50 am) cpt1nsano (Mar 02, 2008 3:03 pm)
#2 of 4 Re: snowplow problems [snowplow] by otto8 Feb 14, 2008 (9:06 am)
Replying to: snowplow (Feb 13, 2008 11:11 am) Does your truck have the VYU plow prep package? If so the 160 amp alternator should work fine. I have no issues with my 07 GMT-900 2500 with plow and emergency lights.................... Check out http://www.letstalksnow.com/forums for more help and answers. Replies to this message: snowplow (Feb 15, 2008 8:50 am) cpt1nsano (Mar 02, 2008 3:03 pm)
#3 of 4 Re: snowplow problems [otto8] by snowplow Feb 15, 2008 (8:50 am)
Replying to: otto8 (Feb 14, 2008 9:06 am) yes it does have this prep pkg,thanks,I went back to the dealer today and they called gm again and they are blowing it off as it must be my plow,so we hooked up a brand new plow and same thing.I have to carry a booster box with me to start the truck.Great adv. for new chevys,I am at a loss of what to do next,this area we get major snow and I am scared of whats going to happen when I cant lift the blade not to mention not running my emerg. lights.Thanks Replies to this message: cpt1nsano (Mar 02, 2008 3:03 pm)
#4 of 4 Re: snowplow problems [snowplow] by cpt1nsano Mar 02, 2008 (3:03 pm)
Replying to: snowplow (Feb 15, 2008 8:50 am) Had that problem many times with #%^!!#$ electric plows. Get the pump checked. 99% of the time the pump motor is drawing too many amps (just before it completely dies). A proper plow set up should run without up grading your alternator (but it doesn't hurt) upgrading your battery is a better $ up grade.