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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Battery light

My alternator died while driving and drained the battery, I replaced the alternator and recharge the battery, but the battery light stays on does it have to be reset if so does anyone know how.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Something is wrong with the alternator install. The light indicates that the alternator is not charging at the 14v level it should.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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To prove what Shorebird just said, hook up a volt meter to the battery and note the voltage. Then start the truck and the voltage should climb to 14 volts or so.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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Clamp meter would also work great too! Not sure what the charge amps are tho?
 
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