I need help diagnosing battery problem with my truck?
pinkkitten asked:
Okay so I don’t know a lot about cars so I need some help. I just replaced the alternator and the battery in my truck and it is still showing a low battery on the gauge and the battery light is lit up on the dashboard. What else could be the problem?
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Okay so I don’t know a lot about cars so I need some help. I just replaced the alternator and the battery in my truck and it is still showing a low battery on the gauge and the battery light is lit up on the dashboard. What else could be the problem?
July 17th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Most Autozones/Checkers, names depending on where you live, are a great and free asset to this particular question. If you choose to utilize one or the other, find one that brings out the monster testing unit on wheels it checks everything as far as the charging system and battery goes also a few other things. The hand held unit is very limited. Some places will even take the battery out of your vehicle and take it to the tester inside the store, if your not mechanically inclined that is, this will be a fair assessment about the battery health. Also try and find an employee that knows how to work the unit without having to read the manual or fumble around with even simply turning it on. Not bashing anyone, everyone has to start somewhere. It is just an experience I have learned and it could lead to unnecessary parts purchases. HDDUDE