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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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The lights and headlights are dim. The battery charge gauge shows a discharge. When the headlights are turned on, the temperature gauge goes up. If you turn on the heater, the temperature gauge goes higher. This is a 1989 Full Sized Ford Bronco with a 302 motor. The alternator is new and the battery is fully charged. The same problem happened with the old alternator. Does anyone know what the problem is and how to fix it? Thanks.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 05:53 AM
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I would check all the grounds. There should be one from the battery to the body, one from the engine to the battery, and one or more behind the dash.

Look for corrosion or bad wires.

Good luck, electrical problems can be a pain.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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Thanks. This was for my dad. He said it was the main ground. The truck works fine now.
 
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