Red interior battery light went on @ noon. Later that night all the lights went dim, all electrical went out and stopped running. Bought new alternator from NAPA, they recharged batt. for a while. I installed everything, it worked great for 4 days. Then the exact same thing happened. I swapped batteries with a 03 F150 to get me home. Even with the newer F150 Bat. my inside bat. gage was below normal telling me that the alt was probably shot again. When I got home I noticed my original battery was low on water. About 36 oz's. Would this low water in the battery cause the alt. to go out? Someone mentioned it may be a regulator problem between the starter and the alternator. Suggestions would be apprerciated.
Electrical '95, 351
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Guest_BuckNaked_*
, Feb 19 2004 05:21 PM
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#2 Guest_Stomper4x4_*
Posted 22 February 2004 - 01:11 AM
Hmm, maybe it's overcharging (regulator or some computer cr@p) the battery and boiling off the battery juice? I feel for ya, I have electrical problems. But low water would make the battery difficult to charge and with no charge, keeping the truck going. I'm sure someone can help better than this. Consider this a wordy bump for ya
#3 Guest_shumbudi_*
Posted 22 February 2004 - 08:32 AM
We had a similar problem on our 85 Bronco. The first replacement alternator was also no good. We had the 2nd one tested before we installed it.
If you have a Sears automotive near you, they offer a charging system check for only about $15. This will tell you definitely what the problem is.
Good luck.
If you have a Sears automotive near you, they offer a charging system check for only about $15. This will tell you definitely what the problem is.
Good luck.
#4 Guest_amcabbott_*
Posted 26 February 2004 - 07:07 PM
ford had a recall on there wiring plug that plugs into the alternater I am supprised that the new alternater did not come with one. advance autos did. non the less cut yours off and replace it. there has been more then 1 fire from them and there cheep.
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