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Oct 30, 2003 | 06:41 PM

Okie-Dokie

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Really Weird problem!!!!!

1984 F-150. While sitting still the battery charges just fine. However, while driving the battery discharges. I've replaced everything, battery, cables, solinoid, alternator, and everything else that any one had an oppinion of except the guy who suggested I change if from a Ford to a Chevy. Some one please help while I still have part of my sanity! Thanks!

Oct 30, 2003 | 09:44 PM

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From: Right Next to U

Votage Regulator comes to mind...

Oct 31, 2003 | 06:50 AM

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From: Alaska

Does the battery go dead or does the gauge just read that way?

Oct 31, 2003 | 06:42 PM

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From: Bryan Texas

Did you check your ground"s and do your headlights go dim ?

Oct 31, 2003 | 06:54 PM

Okie-Dokie

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Thanks Guys! Yes the lights go dim and the battery goes dead as a door nail, very quickly with the lights on. All suggestions greatfully accepted!

Oct 31, 2003 | 09:19 PM

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I had a similar problem with a cousin (Marquis) turned out to be the harness where it plugs into the alt.... Hey you never know!

Nov 1, 2003 | 01:10 AM

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From: Alaska

This is weird stuff! Okay it does fine just sitting huh? What is your voltage when you are sitting and what is it when you drive? Check it with your engine running then check it after you turn all your accessories on. Does it drop voltage when you rev the engine or does this just happen when you actually move the rig? Does it go dead when it sits without running (is there a draw on it)? Just fishing for more info here, will definitely be interesting to hear what you find.