1982 Ford F150 battery wont charge

80,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FFMIKEHARDY
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I have a 82 ford f150. It has a good battery new alternator and voltage regulator but still wont charge. What could be the promblem
Sep 3, 2009 at 1:46 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be a wiring problem to the ignition switch and charge indicator if not get the alternator full fielded to check its operating condition.
Sep 3, 2009 at 6:20 PM
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FFMIKEHARDY
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i hade the alternator check and the charge indicator is not showing anything it always stays in the same place. could that be the promblem
Sep 4, 2009 at 10:29 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Disconnect the voltage regulator connector and jumper A to F and tell me if its charging.
Sep 4, 2009 at 11:01 AM
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