Ford Superduty battery and charging issue
Yesterday, I had my small utility trailer on the hitch of my 2003 F-250. I had dropped the trailer off and then put it back on the ball. Since it was near nightfall, I checked for running lights on th...
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West,
On an 14yo truck, anything is possible.
You don't give a hint where you are, but there are lots of simple things that could be the problem.
Get a meter, get the truck charged enough to start and watch the battery voltage. If it goes up, maybe the alternator is not your problem. Once it is running, put the meter on the stud on the alternator. If it is making power, that is not your problem. If it isn't, it is time for a rebuilt.
Good Luck
Matt
On an 14yo truck, anything is possible.
You don't give a hint where you are, but there are lots of simple things that could be the problem.
Get a meter, get the truck charged enough to start and watch the battery voltage. If it goes up, maybe the alternator is not your problem. Once it is running, put the meter on the stud on the alternator. If it is making power, that is not your problem. If it isn't, it is time for a rebuilt.
Good Luck
Matt
