truck wont stay running

2004 FORD F-150
165,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ford f-150 2004 the battery light came on, when I stop the truck would not start,I charged the battery and it started while it was running i took the cables off the battery and it died,what is the problem ? new battery or something else.thanks
Feb 23, 2011 at 8:46 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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First thing is NEVER remove the battery cable with the engine running. That's the fastest way to fry most every electronic component in the truck that i know. Take a voltage reading with the engine idling and no accessories on and see if the charging system is working properly.
Sep 14, 2020 at 4:49 AM
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