# Repair truck **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** b2500, electrical-wiring, mazda, alternators\ **Created:** [October 3, 2009, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-truck/37497 "2009-10-03T15:18:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![blueriverg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@blueriverg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueriverg)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2009, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-truck/37497/1 "2009-10-03T15:18:25Z")
my 1998 mazda b2500 truck has an interminent problem with the alternatior. the alternator cuts out and it runs on the the batterty when there is a load on the system such as going up a hill or turning on the lights. It is a straight stick so if I push the cluth in and let it coast the alternator kicks back in and works. I have had the alternator replaced and the belt tensioner replaced the belt is good. it does not always do this. ---
**Author:** ![Triedaq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2009, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-truck/37497/2 "2009-10-03T15:43:17Z")
There may be a problem with the ground between the engine block and the chassis of the truck. Pushing in the clutch may complete this circuit. ---
**Author:** ![blueriverg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@blueriverg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueriverg)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2009, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-truck/37497/3 "2009-10-03T16:12:44Z")
thank you so much… I will spend the day checking all of the grounds and let you know what I find…I live at the grand canyon national park and the nearest machanic is 90 miles away.thanks again