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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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Electrical issues

The battery light is on on the dash. I checked both batteries with the ground wire removed, and they show 12.85 and 12.84 volts, they are clean and not in need of water. The battery light will go out after around 15 minutes on the highway, but not around town, and if I shut off the truck in town, the next start is at a very reduced amperage.

Alternator packing it in?
 
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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Yes sir, to be sure test the voltage while it's running and you should have your answer.
 
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