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Old Feb 13, 2015 | 01:24 AM
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My 66 F100 Alternator idiot light doesn't seem to work. Shouldn't light be lit with the key on and the engine not running. I still get 14.3 volts idling at the battery. Any thoughts. Have a wiring schematic coming on Saturday.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2015 | 08:23 AM
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After doing a quick visual inspection of the wires and connectors I would check the bulb. You can also check the circuit at the bulb socket. One wire will have voltage with the key on and the other wire will only have voltage when the engine is running.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2015 | 06:05 PM
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I agree with 62fordf250... Check bulb...
 
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 10:26 AM
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Check the bulb, I spent two hours rewiring to find a bad bulb.
 
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