Charging problem

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Oct 14, 2008 | 01:24 PM

Spirit615

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Dec 2004

Posts: 307

Likes: 0

Charging problem

Hello all,
So I have been wrestling with a charging problem the last 3 days. I thought it was the plug on the alternator but I have since cut off the old one and soldered on a new one, but I am still not getting a charge to my batteries. So I also swapped out the aternator with a new one. Still not charging. Any ideas??
Thanks
Tyler

Oct 14, 2008 | 02:12 PM

rbaker6336

Post Fiend

Joined: Feb 2007

Posts: 7,191

Likes: 4

From: Blairsville,Ga

are you checking for voltage at the bat+ post on alternator
may have to have alternatrt tested

think PCM controls the output also

Oct 14, 2008 | 02:28 PM

Spirit615

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Dec 2004

Posts: 307

Likes: 0

Alternator tests fine. Not getting any charge to the batteries tho.

Oct 14, 2008 | 02:37 PM

STROKIN'IT7.3

Posting Guru

Joined: Jan 2008

Posts: 1,661

Likes: 0

From: Bridgewater, VA

Could it be your wires? Check them from front to back. Does the battery hold a charge or just not receiving a charge?

Oct 14, 2008 | 02:54 PM

rbaker6336

Post Fiend

Joined: Feb 2007

Posts: 7,191

Likes: 4

From: Blairsville,Ga

check fuse 6 in power distribution box

Oct 14, 2008 | 02:54 PM

Spirit615

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Dec 2004

Posts: 307

Likes: 0

The battery cables are good. Do the wires on the top of the alternator run back into the cab at a point that might rub through them?

Oct 14, 2008 | 03:41 PM

DieselCamper01

Fleet Owner

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 28,281

Likes: 6

From: BLT, MN

I was going to suggest checking the grounds but sounds like you already have. Hope it ends up being simple (cost wise anyway).

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Verdad Gallardo

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Joe Kucinski

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Brett Foote

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Michael S. Palmer

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Brett Foote

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Joe Kucinski

Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Joe Kucinski

Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Michael S. Palmer

The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Joe Kucinski

Oct 14, 2008 | 04:02 PM

rbaker6336

Post Fiend

Joined: Feb 2007

Posts: 7,191

Likes: 4

From: Blairsville,Ga

you are right I looked at it wrong,is #7,but at least you found it

Oct 14, 2008 | 04:19 PM

#10

SpringerPop

Hotshot

Joined: Jan 2002

Posts: 17,988

Likes: 207

From: La La Land

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbaker6336

think PCM controls the output also

On some Ford platforms this is true, but the 6G's regulator on SuperDutys is a "gray with gray cover" type, which is independent. No external control.

Pop