hello every1 , new member that need some help
11-25-2011, 10:05 PM
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hello every1 , new member that need some help
ford f150 4.6 gas 4wd ; 3 days ago i started working on my truck . changed the shocks got ranchos s5000 new rotors new drums , left the ignition on all day while working and running around for parts. after i was all done with the changes my batterry was dead, we jumped it it was running soon i was taking the cables off it was dying. pit a new bat in got home in the morning i return to the shop to exchange one of the shocks the bat was fine , the battery light was on on the dash , i pressure wash the engine , i think i was careful enough then i left . went hunting , return home 3/4 mile to my house my lights went out , in the drive way the car died . the brand new bat that i had in was dry , change it to day , tested the alternator everything was good, change the alternator, tighten the starter connection . i dunno what else can i do , i left it running now with a brand new bat and after 1 h of running it died. pls help
11-26-2011, 09:04 AM
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welcome. post something in you respective section of the forum and im sure someone with the same truck will have a suggestion, it almost sounds like and alternator problem to me
11-26-2011, 09:10 AM
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The Batt is used to start your truck only...not to keep it running...something wrong with your Alt...check all your connections and grounds..look at the connections to your starter also...
11-27-2011, 02:48 PM
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Lots of good guys and gals here... Be sure to post some pics