Possible Alternator Issue
#1
Possible Alternator Issue
hey folks,
I recently purchased a 2003 F250 Diesel 6.0 Super Duty.. I drove it for 2 days without any issues at all and suddenly yesterday morning when I went to start the truck, I got nothing but a repeated clicking sound.
When I boosted it, it started up, but the truck shut down 30 seconds after removing the cables.
I charged the truck batteries all last night and it started up no problem today.. I have had it running for almost 2 hours straight now with no problem.
I used a small multi meter and the batteries read 12.3V each, and the alternator is also reading the same numbers.
What could be the issue here? Is my alternator bad?
I recently purchased a 2003 F250 Diesel 6.0 Super Duty.. I drove it for 2 days without any issues at all and suddenly yesterday morning when I went to start the truck, I got nothing but a repeated clicking sound.
When I boosted it, it started up, but the truck shut down 30 seconds after removing the cables.
I charged the truck batteries all last night and it started up no problem today.. I have had it running for almost 2 hours straight now with no problem.
I used a small multi meter and the batteries read 12.3V each, and the alternator is also reading the same numbers.
What could be the issue here? Is my alternator bad?
#2
way to test you alternator. Turn on the truck check alternator, it should read between 13.5 and 14.3 volts when idling, have someone rev the engine to 2000 rpm.
true on all the lights, radio, heater fan to full, there should be now significant drop in your reading and it should be at or above 13.5 volts at the battery. If not time to replace the alternator.
Also get your self a Chilton or Haines repair manual.
true on all the lights, radio, heater fan to full, there should be now significant drop in your reading and it should be at or above 13.5 volts at the battery. If not time to replace the alternator.
Also get your self a Chilton or Haines repair manual.
#3
#4
So if I drive the truck is the battery going to eventually die? Its been about 2.5 hours that the trucks been running without being hooked up to a charge and there is no hesitation or anything.. as I said I shut it down and started it again no issue.
What I guess I am getting at is.. should/can I drive the truck without it dying?
What I guess I am getting at is.. should/can I drive the truck without it dying?
#5
#6
#7
Trending Topics
#9
Since you have a 6.0l I would be very careful with low voltage. They have some expensive and tempremental electronics. Make sure you batteries, alternator and FICM are all up to par.
Check out the 6.0l section linked below.
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
Check out the 6.0l section linked below.
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
#10
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post