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Originally Posted by Danbeck
The battery light on my 2000 Ford Excursion has been on and off for the last two weeks. I put conductive paste on the 2-wire connection - no change. But I heard about a trick last year - I tried it over the last two weeks - you take a blunt instrument and give the alternator a whack - sometimes it takes 2 or 3 - the light goes right out! Any suggestions on what's going on??? 
PS: the alternator was not harmed in any way in the whacking. I usually hit it on the mounting bolt head... |
Seriously guys, this is not a fix.
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Originally Posted by Cj Ford
internal regulator likely sticking
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This is very possible. There are 3 or 4 bolts, 1 nut, and a clip harness hold this thing on. Everyone who is having this issue, please remove your alternator and have it bench tested.
Also, check the harness for any bare wire or corrosion.