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I drive a Dodge Ram, but see my recent thread about a similar battery issue
Last week I tried to start my truck after driving it to get lunch, and had nothing...including no interior lights. Got a jump and drove it straight home, took the battery out and went to the parts store to get it tested, expecting it was dead. Instead the test showed that it had plenty of juice. So I started digging around the engine bay and found that I had no continuity through the negative battery terminal clamp. Once I corrected the issue, I was good to go.
So, I wouid recommend getting your battery tested, and if it's OK, then check your ground connections and check for wiring issues at the battery before. Good luck.
Thread Replies (20)
Question for any of you Ford F-150 owners . . .
-- HokieKip
Jun 15, 2022 at 11:24 AM ET
HokieKip
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06/15/22 11:24 AM ET
The primary source of battery drain is from...
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 15, 2022 at 05:50 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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06/15/22 05:50 PM ET
Got a 96 bronco that kills the battery in the winter. I just disconnect
-- fordham
Jun 15, 2022 at 03:40 PM ET
fordham
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06/15/22 03:40 PM ET
I have an '89 Bronco that does the same thing.**
-- MP4VT2004
Jun 15, 2022 at 11:04 PM ET
MP4VT2004
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06/15/22 11:04 PM ET
1) Test the battery with a multi-meter. Set to 20V - if it doesn't show 12
-- JoseyWales
Jun 15, 2022 at 01:27 PM ET
JoseyWales
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06/15/22 01:27 PM ET
Sounds like you need to add a supercharger
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 15, 2022 at 01:14 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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06/15/22 01:14 PM ET
My old Durango went through a battery every three years like clockwork.
-- Hokie CPA
Jun 15, 2022 at 01:09 PM ET
Hokie CPA
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06/15/22 01:09 PM ET
I'm curious about this, what year is your new one?**
-- jmanatVT
Jun 15, 2022 at 03:11 PM ET
jmanatVT
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06/15/22 03:11 PM ET
Sounds like time for a new truck **
-- Brown Water
Jun 15, 2022 at 12:52 PM ET
Brown Water
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06/15/22 12:52 PM ET
2004 with only 60K miles, don't think so :-)**
-- HokieKip
Jun 15, 2022 at 01:10 PM ET
HokieKip
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06/15/22 01:10 PM ET
And he wonders why he wont ever be able to retire**
-- Hokerer
Jun 15, 2022 at 01:04 PM ET
Hokerer
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06/15/22 01:04 PM ET
See my post below where I replied in the wrong spot.**
-- MP4VT2004
Jun 15, 2022 at 12:45 PM ET
MP4VT2004
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06/15/22 12:45 PM ET
Change the battery. Easiest cheapest route to fixing. If that doesn't fix
-- ElbertoHokie
Jun 15, 2022 at 12:08 PM ET
ElbertoHokie
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06/15/22 12:08 PM ET
hell with that have you bought a battery recently?**
-- typed by ben
Jun 15, 2022 at 02:31 PM ET
typed by ben
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06/15/22 02:31 PM ET
yeah, any store should just swap it out, no problem.**
-- HokieSignGuy
Jun 15, 2022 at 12:50 PM ET
HokieSignGuy
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06/15/22 12:50 PM ET
yeah even if your battery is new, i'd just replace it cause it could be a
-- VT Pez4Life
Jun 15, 2022 at 11:46 AM ET
VT Pez4Life
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06/15/22 11:46 AM ET
Had exactly your first four sentences in April, but replaced battery as it
-- Hokerer
Jun 15, 2022 at 11:37 AM ET
Hokerer
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06/15/22 11:37 AM ET
I drive a Dodge Ram, but see my recent thread about a similar battery issue
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-- MP4VT2004
Jun 15, 2022 at 12:41 PM ET
MP4VT2004
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06/15/22 12:41 PM ET
That's my hope. Best case scenario. Battery should be under warranty.**
-- HokieKip
Jun 15, 2022 at 12:08 PM ET
HokieKip
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06/15/22 12:08 PM ET