My 1999 Ford F-250 with the 7.3 Liter Powerstrong Diesel engine has ~150,000 miles on it and runs like a top. However, yesterday, out of no where, the little red auto battery light indicator popped on and will not go off. The powerstroke comes with dual batteries and a heavy duty alternator. I have replaced the batteries at least 2 times (maybe 3) over the life of the vehicle, but never the alternator. Have replaced the serpentine belt when I changed out the water pump. While I was driving it yesterday, the HVAC went from cold strong to a weak vent fan....THEN I noticed the battery light. Thinking my alternator was going out, I killed the HVAC and headed immediately for home to switch vehicles. Made it okay and expecting it not to crank back up when I killed it, but it did. HVAC also worked okay too...lights, etc. But that damn battery light is still on. Ideas? Alternator???? Anyone? Thanks!
2007-08-28
03:02:16
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