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Postby Rs4lg » Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:25 pm

Hi guys I have a 53plate 90 350 lwb hi roof I've put on a new alternater and battery but it's still not charging any suggestions?
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Re: Not charging

Postby bigbad mothertrucker » Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:45 pm

is it just the battery light that wont go out or do you know its not charging ?
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Re: Not charging

Postby Rs4lg » Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:17 pm

The battery light isn't even on I tested the battery this morning it was Reading about 11volts when running then it dropped when I turned the lights and stereo on
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Re: Not charging

Postby Altransit » Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:37 pm

The battery light is an important part of the charging circuit, if it's not working, you won't get a charge :o

You need to investigate why the light isn't working, and I would start with the small wires coming out of the alternator, or maybe the bulb itself :)
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