Welcome to the Dixie Tech Tips and Suggestions area, a special service Dixie Electric Ltd. provides.
Problems (often called “defects”) are manifested in alternators and starters that many times can be traced to malfunctions in wiring and other electrical accessories on a vehicle.
Dixie offers its Customers vehicle specific Dixie Tech Tips to help recognize and properly service these problems. The Dixie Tech Tips are sorted below in bulletin sequence and can be searched using the web-browser search function. There are several non-vehicle related Dixie Tech Tips listed below. The vehicle specific Dixie Tech Tips can also be found using the Dixie E-Catalogue section of the website.
Dixie Tech Tips are compiled from various sources and are directed to “service professionals” When servicing a mechanical or electrical item be sure to follow all safety procedures. Using improper tools or procedures can result in personal injury and vehicle damage. Dixie will not be held liable for damages, expenses or other liabilities incurred from using these tips.
Dixie Customers may direct questions to Tech Services in Concord by visiting our Contact Us page.
To find out if your vehicle has a TSB, go to our e-Cat and filter by application.
| General Technical Information | Tech Tip |
| Voltage Drop Testing | TSB_001 |
| Bearing Failure Analysis | TSB_002 |
| Belts and Belt Tension | TSB_003 |
| Precision Measuring Tools | TSB_004 |
| Alternator Battery Cables and High Output Alternators | TSB_005 |
| Measuring Quiescent Draw | TSB_006 |
| Coach Applications: Why they may burn | TSB_007 |
| Alternator Trouble Shooting Guide | ALT-TSG-020 |
| Alternator Installation Guide | TSB_011 |
| Alternator Pulley Installation Guide | TSB_012 |
| Testing Alternators: Then and Now | TSB_013 |
| Starter Trouble Shooting Guide | STR-TSG-022 |
| Starter Installation Guide | TSB_021 |
| Batteries | TSB_030 |
| Intermittent Issues with Alternators & Starters | TSB_031 |
| Cold Solder Connection | TSB_032 |
| Dixie’s Ford 6G Type Regulator Interchange | TSB_033 |
| Dixie 109-18207 Wiring Connections | TSB_034 |
To find out if your vehicle has a TSB, go to our e-Cat and filter by application.
