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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 06:41 AM
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I have a 92 Bronco Custom that has 160,000 miles on it. My battery gauge has been doing some crazy stuff...sometimes it will say that I have good voltage but sometimes it says that im very low...this morning was one of the low points and sure enough my battery was dead after i had driven to school...i replaced the alternater in July of 02...so i dunno if thats the problem or not...i havent replaced the battery since sometime in 98...any help..dont feel like buying another alternater...
 
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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 03:33 PM
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I would have the battery checked to see if it is still good. Also, check the battery cables where they connect to the battery, if they are corroded you will have a bad connection and that could cause the guage to do that. My guess is, if the battery is that old it is probably on its way out.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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That sounds like the average lifespan of your normal car battery, sounds like you just saw its life peter out before it died.

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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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Just because you replaced the alt. don't rule it out.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 12:28 AM
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This is also true, I have had the old beast eat a few alternators, even brand new ones, the dang things must taste great. Or are made of plastic... Haven't decided which yet.

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