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May 9, 2015 | 07:58 PM

Vinford

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From: Williams Lake B.C.

Battery light

2005 F-350 6L diesel

Put new batteries in it a week ago.

Been running good then the radio quit a couple of times. It came back on after truck was restarted.

This morning I go to town and the battery light comes on. I stopped and started about 5 times and on the 6th it wouldn't start.

I got a boost and started home it , started to try and quit when I was almost home.
Was so dead the power windows wouldn't even work.

Have it on the battery charger now and it starts right up but the battery light is still on and the ABS light is on.

Any ideas?

May 9, 2015 | 08:11 PM

senix

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From: Frederick, MD

Dead alternator.

May 9, 2015 | 08:20 PM

Vinford

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Originally Posted by senix

Dead alternator.

Any way to test?

May 9, 2015 | 08:22 PM

senix

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Yes, most auto parts stores can test the charging system. They can with the tester command the output.

May 9, 2015 | 08:52 PM

Vinford

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Thank you
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May 12, 2015 | 12:43 PM

droldsmorland

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Was it a bad alternator? Please follow up when you find the fix.
I see your a regular poster so I probably dont have to go into the rant about making sure all connections are clean and tight to and from the batteries, starter and starting system???