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1977 Ford Thunderbird Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Engine, Jump start.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on October 17, 2012

Ford Thunderbird Battery Problem

My alt light stays on drove for 36 miles car stopped battery dead jump start got me home replaced voltage regulator and altenator. Now does not got dead but alt light still on and now seat belt light stays on
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Replied on October 17, 2012

Have you checked the new generator to see if it's working? Measure the battery voltage with the engine running. It must be between 13.75 and 14.75 volts.

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