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Old May 11, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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charging problems?

A 99 F250 V10 has had the alternator changed twice, problem went away for 2 weeks and has returned

the volt light is on, volt meter goes up & down, idle goes up & down,

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at idle there is a flicker-surge in the the lighting

any help will be appreciated
 
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Old May 11, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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I would take the alternator off one more time and get it checked. If it's bad, then we have to decide is the truck causing it or is it a crappy rebuilt alternator. Sad to say, it could be the 2nd senario happening.

They also have a caution with this alternator. If the battery is not fully charged when you put the new alternator in, it could burn up the new alternator.
 

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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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Lightbulb Charging problem

Right- new alternator + bad battery = bad alternator!
 
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