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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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2d battery

Never thought much about it but tonight a in law called and said he has an Alt light on and one of the batteries is glowing yellow in the sight guage the other green. Dont know which it is, but anyhow why 2 batteries? He said he might try to drive home to the LA area since most places are closed now. Told him he might have a bad batt or the electrical system is having problems.

Anyhow why 2 batteries and comments on potential problem.

Thanks Hank
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 10:36 PM
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You need the extra capacity 2 batteries offer to help start a diesel. Check the water (acid) level in the batteries, and clean the terminals, these are not maintenance free batteries
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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he just called and he bought 2 new batteries The old ones were both red, I told him to get a multimeter and check the charge system and he said he is not getting anything, I called autozone and checkers and they do not show any available for the PSD at this time. So I guess he is stuck in Phioenix till monday!

BTW thanks for the reply, thatw why I thought it had the 2d battery, and that it needed the extra amps for the starter maybe.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 11:56 PM
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It is actually for the glow plug system. Especially during the winter.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 12:32 AM
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Wal-Mart, Sam's will have them. How old is the truck? They may be able to check battery to see if it is the battery or ammeter.

Good Luck
 
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 10:46 AM
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03 f350, but he is not getting anything from the alternator, alternators not available aftermarket by checkers, autozone, so looks like they are stuck until tomorrow!

Anyone know of a good dealer service up in pheonix AZ area?
 
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