1994 Mazda Truck Battery light

1994 MAZDA TRUCK
209,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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DAVIDHOLLIS
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The truck has been sitting a while and my battery was 6 years old, and I replaced the battery when the battery light came on. After that the battery light was still on and my alternator was making the engine sound like a jet getting ready to take off. I replaced the alternator as well but my battery light is still on. Could I have a short somewhere in my electrical system?
Nov 6, 2008 at 10:53 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

Check that you don't have a separate charge fuse that has blown, and check the alternator output at the main terminal at the alternator as well, see if it is charging.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 6, 2008 at 3:35 PM
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