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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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i cleaned the battery post and the light still stays on with the ignition off but goes off when the ignition is turned on

but after a week the truck still turns over great like there is no lost of battery life
 
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by muddiejeep
i cleaned the battery post and the light still stays on with the ignition off but goes off when the ignition is turned on

but after a week the truck still turns over great like there is no lost of battery life
Did you check and clean the black/orange wire that connects to the alternator. That stud should show battery voltage. If not, the wire itself may be damaged or corroded somewhere in between.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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the black and orange wire has voltage
im probably just bring it to a mechanic b/c of the other problems so i will have them check it out

does anyone know a good mechanic shop in new orleans (prefferably on the westbank?
 
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