Battery light will not turn off

2003 FORD EXPLORER
150,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MURPHTHESMURF
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I came home just before the driveway truck power shutdown; truck was still running. shut off the ignition and truck try to start no go, I changed the alternator with brand new one, then a new battery was put in. battery light still on. I charged battery still no good. went had alternator and the battery tested both were running as it should brand new, but the light won't go off. I tried letting it sit for 8 hours still won't go off. I've checked connections, had both tested and still no idea how to get that battery light off.
Jan 12, 2022 at 3:17 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

I attached a diagram of the system for you. Check the fuse for the battery light system. The cluster and the ECM control the light itself.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Roy

Jan 12, 2022 at 3:57 AM
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MURPHTHESMURF
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Fuses are all good.
Jan 12, 2022 at 5:49 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Did you test for power on both sides?

Check for voltage at the light green/red wire at the alternator for power with it running.

Roy
Jan 12, 2022 at 6:00 AM
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MURPHTHESMURF
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Did that.
Jan 13, 2022 at 2:11 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, what was the result? Please, I need answers in order to help.

Roy
Jan 13, 2022 at 2:53 AM
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