1997 Ford F250 Battery light

1997 FORD F-250
95,010 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TRW92CMW
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I have a 97 ford f250. The battery light is on and sometimes flashes. The gauge reads 14 volts. A test on the battery shows ok 12.5 volts.. Alt shows 14.5 volts when running.. Seems to run great.. but would like the light off.. Thx
May 29, 2010 at 9:16 PM
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First thing to check would be the drive belt. Make sure that it is tensioned properly and not slipping. Next, check the alternator output.
May 29, 2010 at 9:33 PM
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[quote:5c0a273714="bluelightnin6"]First thing to check would be the drive belt. Make sure that it is tensioned properly and not slipping. Next, check the alternator output.[/quote:5c0a273714]
Belt is new and tight..Alternator output is 14.5
May 29, 2010 at 10:24 PM
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seems like you're just getting a false reading then. check fuses # 2 and # 29 in the fuse junction panel.
May 29, 2010 at 10:28 PM
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[quote:56f8a9abfa="bluelightnin6"]seems like you're just getting a false reading then. check fuses # 2 and # 29 in the fuse junction panel.[/quote:56f8a9abfa]
ok Thanks, I'll try that today.. and let you know...
May 30, 2010 at 6:26 AM