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Old Oct 23, 2020 | 10:35 AM
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Battery light

Having trouble figuring out why my battery light is stay on, I’ve check the batteries and both are good, I’ve also used a multimeter to check if alternator is charging. Key off batteries are 13.1. Key on engine off they are 12.8. Key on engine running they are 14.6. Engine had been running for about 30 minutes prior to checking the batteries and charging. Can’t figure out why light stays on any help would be greatly appreciated!! I’m new to owning a diesel also so any advice is welcomed. Thank you in advance!
 
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Old Oct 23, 2020 | 10:56 AM
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The small wire on top back of the alternator should be checked for tightness and be cleaned. I finally cut my connector off and put another connector on and haven't had a problem for a few years but I saw the light on the other day and will have to check mine again.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2020 | 11:18 AM
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Oldbird is right dead on. Fix that little wire
 
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Old Oct 23, 2020 | 12:11 PM
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Thanks oldbird!!! Your advice worked I cleaned and made sure of tightness and the light is off now.
 
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Don't ya just love an easy fix
 
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Old Oct 23, 2020 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BuddyBarnes
Don't ya just love an easy fix
Yes!! An easy fix is always my favorite.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2020 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by marshall jarvis
Thanks oldbird!!! Your advice worked I cleaned and made sure of tightness and the light is off now.
Once is a great while I can be of help! lol
 
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Old Oct 24, 2020 | 09:40 AM
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almost as easy as electric tape over the indicator light
 
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