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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Battery light

Hello gentleman

I noticed tonight while driving my battery light would come on when i would let off the throttle and then go out when the rpms rose. This was off and on while on the interstate than be came more apparent at stop lights. Then when i got home at just an idle the light came on solid and would only go out when i would give it some fuel to bring the rpms up again. My volt meter in the dash was reading about the 14 range and didnt move when the light came on or went out. I havent checked voltage or anything as it was late when i got home and to be honest i am very very tired (long day). Anything i should look for maybe the alt on its way out or volt regulator goin bad?

Thanks for any help!
 
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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I would say Alt
 
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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My battery light came as soon as I bought the truck two weeks ago. Turned out all four clamps on the batteries needed tightening. Light hasn't came back on since I cleaned and tightened them.
 
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