1992 Ford E-250 Low Charge at Idle

FORD F-250
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MCLARKONE
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My battery charge indicator constantly reads low as my van idles, but as I accellerate the indicator reads a normal charge and then low again as the van idle. Now every time I crank it I have to jump the battery, and after a short period of time the the starter will not turn over. when the van sits up for a couple of days, the battery is drainded completely. What is the problem. I have a ford e-250 van 5.8liter 8 cylinder 1992.
Jan 2, 2007 at 11:44 AM
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CARUNDELL
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[quote:9117a41dd7="mclarkone"]My battery charge indicator constantly reads low as my van idles, but as I accellerate the indicator reads a normal charge and then low again as the van idle. Now every time I crank it I have to jump the battery, and after a short period of time the the starter will not turn over. when the van sits up for a couple of days, the battery is drainded completely. What is the problem. I have a ford e-250 van 5.8liter 8 cylinder 1992.[/quote:9117a41dd7]

Hey mclarke,
I recommend you take the van to say a advanced auto or autozone, they do free charging system/battery testing. They should be able to check it out for ya

Chris
Jan 2, 2007 at 8:37 PM

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Have the battery and charging system tested at a parts store such as Advance Auto or AutoZone, which offer free testing.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1992 Ford E-250 reports a low charge indication at idle that rises when accelerating, repeated jump starts, starter failure after a short run, and a fully drained battery after sitting a couple of days. The expert recommends free battery and charging system testing at Advance Auto or AutoZone.

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