Battery Light coming on in Dash??

[AJF]

I got kinda the same problem so just watching this

[scotty2280]

Originally Posted by ghost rider

Seems like all the wires are intact. And the Alt. looks easy enough to replace. But how do you get that big fat wire off the back of it?? And whats the procedure to loosen the belt. I guess you can tell, I dont have a manual yet. How can I tell if its 110 or 140 volt??

Thanks, Rob

theres a belt tenshiner or just pull hard on the belt i did mine on friday in a parking lot in 15 min probably the easiest thing ive done yet

[Chrisf97305]

just change the alt. mine did the same thing and after about a month with the light on and off, some times it would charge just fine and other times would not charge at all. I got my alt from auto zone with a life time warranty, good thing to because im on my
3rd alt now. had my worse luck with napa, auto zone is real good about there warranty.
good luck

[ttrdiablo]

I wanted to drop in and thank those who take the time to contribute and share their knowledge and experiences for the rest of us to learn from.

I experienced the same problem with my Battery light coming on my way home from work. I checked a few basics and it was off to PowerStroke I go.

After following your collective instructions I rant to Vatozone to test the alternator as it was my last possibility. That was the problem! I replaced it in a whopping 15 minutes (Disconnected both batteries, belt, bolts, swapped alt, and whala). The only thing easier that I've swapped was the fuel filter.

Anyway,

THNX!

[ghost rider]

Hey Guys, thanks for all the great input...it was the Alt. And as everybody has said...what an easy job. Kudos to the forum and its members for such a quick response!!!!!!!!!

Rob

[scotty2280]

no prob buddies