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Old 03-10-2012, 02:16 PM
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Just changed my battery in my 2006 F150 5.4 motor.Now the battery light on the dash is staying on.Anyone know how to clear the light?Thanks,coobie.
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Did you check the cables to the battery for damage or corrosion?
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Did you check the cables to the battery for damage or corrosion?
Yes I did,everything looks clean no damage.coobie
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Removed the battery cables again for about 2 hours.Light is still on.I guess I will take it to my local shop monday and see if they can remove the light/code.coobie
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All connections to charging system ok? Did you pull something or maybe break a corroded connection whilst jiggling things around?
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Did you check your alternator? You may need to replace that as well..
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All connections to charging system ok? Did you pull something or maybe break a corroded connection whilst jiggling things around?
As far as I know NO.Just pulled the Neg & Pos off the old battery and replaced with new battery.
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Originally Posted by Tanner2
Did you check your alternator? You may need to replace that as well..
That is my next thought.
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As far as I know NO.Just pulled the Neg & Pos off the old battery and replaced with new battery.
Ok, I'd look into the charging system... Was there a reason you replaced the battery? Was the old one dead/dying... Just preventive?
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You can have it tested and pull codes at oreillys..
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