I have a 2004 f350 powerstroke. When I accelerate hard my gauges & radio shut off & comes back on. The truck stays running. It's only the instrument gauges & radio. Does anyone know what this could be? Thanks
Sscott1010
Having an alternator "checked" doesn't mean it's good, just means it passed. Bad bearings and/or overheating will shut the alternator down.
You need to check the voltage while driving just like when it happens.
You need to check the voltage while driving just like when it happens.
Listen to 6Riders. When you replace the alternator spend a few extra bucks and get a higher amperage unit from a reputable company. Your FICM and batteries will thank you for taking care of them.
BTL
BTL
I have same prob. I've got an aftermarket high output alternator, SCT shows 13.5V steady. If your windows don't work when this happens it's a problem with your cluster. The battery keep alive circuit or whatever and probably has a broken/cracked solder contact. I'm positive that's the problem with mine because I also can't "save" a time change after I turn the truck off. My clock on the radio is an hour behind... I took mine apart a while back and couldn't see anything wrong even with super close inspection- naked eye no magnification (which is truly needed, I am an aviation electrician), so I put it back together and it worked for a month daily driving no issues, then came back to doing it everyday.
I'm waiting until next time I take two weeks off work to tackle it again and send it off to circuitboardmedics. They have an advertised 1 week turnaround. They seem like good dudes and helped me trouble shoot a speedo issue on a 7.3l over the phone for free.
I'm waiting until next time I take two weeks off work to tackle it again and send it off to circuitboardmedics. They have an advertised 1 week turnaround. They seem like good dudes and helped me trouble shoot a speedo issue on a 7.3l over the phone for free.
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