Help With Batt Light
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08-05-2008, 04:15 PM
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Help With Batt Light
hey guys and gals i have noticed that the last two months that my batt. lite is on constantly nad some times it is dim and others its brite. could this be that i have a bad batt. or is it the altanater? batts. are about a year old when i get time i think im going to take them in and get them tested. thanks
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08-05-2008, 04:50 PM
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The red batt light comes on when the signal wire on the regulator is grounded. This happens due to either a short in the signal wire to ground or a failing voltage regulator.
Get your alternator checked out.
Get your alternator checked out.
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08-06-2008, 12:04 PM
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im getting 14 volts on the guage in the truck thats after the glow plugs cycle
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the alt semes to be charging fine but i will take it to a shop and have it checked.
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what do you mean signal wire do you mean the turn signal? sorry if that sounds dumb but im not much on electical stuff.
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08-06-2008, 02:45 PM
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thanks for clearing that up man. i will go check that out and let you guys know and you guys are great help
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