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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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Unhappy battery light on

hi i have a 1997 f150 the battery light stays on i bought a new battery a new alternator { i bought a new ford replacement one } but its still stays on
any suggestions thanks john
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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check the ground wires to the body, motor and frame. poor ground will make alternator do that. also check output with a seperate volt meter.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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Check power to the alt. and regulator. You may have a blown fuse. O/lb,should have power key off, lg/r, should have power when running.
 

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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Smile battery light

i found the problem there was a terminal that wasnt making good contact thanks everyone
 
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