V8-X
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- City, State
- Edgewater, CO
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 02 F-150 S.C. Lariat FX4
I have a 99 X 5.0 AWD w/Auto - Everything is stock except K&N flat filter.
For the last few months I've noticed that my battery voltage gauge will drop when multiple electronic items are running (i.e. - defroster, heater, stereo, headlights...) and the interior lights will dim. When this happens, it seems as though the truck loses some acceleration power and the idle becomes rough for a little while. I've had the battery checked, which it was determined to be okay.
Would this be caused by a bad alternator or voltage regulator?
What would be some symptoms of an alternator/voltage regulator going bad?
I've had a problem with the X for a while (very poor gas mileage & horrible performance). The X runs like a POS, could this be attributed to a bad alternator/voltage regulator?
I have done a search regarding this, but I am looking for some other symptoms that could be caused by a bad alternator/voltage regulator.
Thanks for the any advice that is offered.
For the last few months I've noticed that my battery voltage gauge will drop when multiple electronic items are running (i.e. - defroster, heater, stereo, headlights...) and the interior lights will dim. When this happens, it seems as though the truck loses some acceleration power and the idle becomes rough for a little while. I've had the battery checked, which it was determined to be okay.
Would this be caused by a bad alternator or voltage regulator?
What would be some symptoms of an alternator/voltage regulator going bad?
I've had a problem with the X for a while (very poor gas mileage & horrible performance). The X runs like a POS, could this be attributed to a bad alternator/voltage regulator?
I have done a search regarding this, but I am looking for some other symptoms that could be caused by a bad alternator/voltage regulator.
Thanks for the any advice that is offered.