1963 Ford Fairlane generator light

1963 FORD FAIRLANE
4.0L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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NEWPORTFISH
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Put a new battery and new generator on,,The generator light keeps coming on...The car wouldn't start so we try to charge the battery and the battery had a full charge what can this problem be
Jun 4, 2015 at 10:46 AM
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CARADIODOC
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If the engine wouldn't start, of course the generator light will be on when the ignition switch is on. What exactly is the symptom? "Doesn't start" can mean a number of things. Does the starter crank the engine fast enough to start and run? Does the starter not crank the engine?
Jun 4, 2015 at 10:50 AM
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