Symptom Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOM CHART
| Condition |
Possible Sources |
Action |
- The battery is discharged or battery voltage is low
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- Corroded terminal(s)
- Loose connection(s)
- High key-off current drain(s)
- Battery
- Generator
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- The charging system warning indicator is on with the engine running (the charging system voltage does not increase)
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- Circuitry
- Voltage regulator
- Generator
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- The charging system overcharges (battery voltage is greater than 15.5 volts)
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- Circuitry
- Voltage regulator
- Generator
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- The charging system warning indicator is on with the engine running and the battery increases voltage
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- Circuitry
- Instrument cluster
- Voltage regulator
- Generator
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- The charging system warning indicator is off with the ignition switch in the RUN position and the engine off
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- Bulb
- Circuitry
- Instrument cluster
- Voltage regulator
- Generator
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- The charging system warning indicator flickers or is intermittent
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- Fuse(s)
- Circuitry
- Corroded terminal(s)
- Voltage regulator
- Generator
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- Bolts or brackets
- Drive belt
- Generator or pulley
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- Generator
- Circuitry
- In-vehicle entertainment system
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