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Old May 4, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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power problems

i have an 85 ford ranger, 2.8 v6 4wd automatic.

when i try to start my truck it will try to start but wont, the battery goes dead or acts like it, i know it aint the battery because it is new and it has been tested, and it aint the alternater because it has been tested, after all that i still don't know what i would be, im thinking if might be the volage regulator but i dont know, can someone help!
 
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Old May 4, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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How long are you cranking it before the battery goes dead? Do the lights dim or go out when the battery goes dead? Have you tried jumping it? I'm thinking battery or cable problem.
 
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Old May 4, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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therse no change in lights, and it goes dead once i turn the key, but i can have my radio and lights and everything on afterward and the battery is fully charged,

its not the battery i know, its only about 6 months old and has been tested,

i have a jump box and have to use it when i leave
 
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