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Old 01-15-2014 | 01:34 PM
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I have a 92 ford f150 6 cyl. I put another altenator on it and now the battery lite stays on.. any ideas... Thanks for your time
 
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Old 01-15-2014 | 04:31 PM
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Can we ask why you put another alternator on and where did you purchase it?
 
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Old 01-16-2014 | 09:54 AM
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I changed it because the battery kept running down.. I took the altenator off another ford f150 that I know was good.. Thanks
 
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Old 01-16-2014 | 11:37 AM
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You didn't test the voltage output with either one?
 
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Old 01-16-2014 | 12:24 PM
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Did you do any checks to determine if the battery itself was good?
 
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Old 01-17-2014 | 10:35 AM
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Take the battery and the ALt to your local Auto Zone or other auto parts store. Many, if not all, will test both for free.
This lets you start with a basis of knowledge.
Check the ground lead from the battery to the frame/body. Clean on both ends?
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Old 01-17-2014 | 06:45 PM
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yes the alternator checks good... 14 volts when running off the battery.. could it be a ground problem thanks for your time
 
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Old 01-17-2014 | 08:05 PM
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What kind of test was run on the battery? If the alt is charging as it should there is the possibility the battery can't hold the charge. That is the first thing to check in a case like this.
 
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